The Public Works Department (Delhi) (PWD) recently authorised the construction of five new foot overbridges (FOBs) at key locations across Delhi to enhance pedestrian safety and ease vehicular congestion. The planned sites include near the exit of Old Delhi Railway Station, at Uttam Nagar East Terminal, by the Hanuman Mandir on Ring Road, at the Mehrauli-Mahipalpur signal near TPM Church, and adjacent to Kendriya Vidyalaya JNU on Vedant Deshika Marg. A feasibility study has also been commissioned to assess further pedestrian crossing needs.Read more

The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has initiated construction on a newly approved elevated road linking the Gopalpura railway overbridge to Gurhar ki Thadi, and a detailed traffic-management strategy has been put into action. Work will progress in 125-metre segments to minimise disruption, with service lanes temporarily merged into the main road so that the available width reduces by about five metres at most. Two pilings are already underway at key locations; full elevated road construction will follow once piling is complete. The foundation stone for the project was laid by the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led state government, and the 30-month timeline has been confirmed.Read more

Punjab Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora met the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav earlier this week to assess progress on ongoing infrastructure projects and address delays in major works across the state. The meeting focused on issues including the Ludhiana-Ropar highway, Adampur Airport approach road, and Halwara Airport connectivity. Arora emphasised the need for swift approvals, faster tendering, and improved highway maintenance to ensure safety and timely completion of critical projects.Read more

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has begun setting up ten decentralised sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) across various areas of the city to help clean the Yamuna River. These smaller plants, located mainly along drains and villages lacking infrastructure, are expected to add around 30 million gallons per day (MGD) of sewage treatment capacity. The initiative is part of a larger effort to reduce the 400 MGD treatment gap in Delhi and will complement the 27 DSTPs approved earlier this year to serve Outer Delhi's population of about 3.5 million.Read more

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), led by Gautam Adani, expressed its intention earlier this week to participate in the INR 53,000 crore Vadhavan Port project near Mumbai. The company signed two memoranda of understanding with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to explore involvement in offshore works and the development of a container terminal. The JNPA, which owns the majority stake in the upcoming port, clarified that these agreements represent expressions of interest and will be followed by detailed bidding processes.Read more

Four regional airports in Uttar Pradesh will halt scheduled commercial services during the upcoming winter flight timetable, government sources say. The affected airports are facing long-standing challenges such as low passenger numbers and a shortage of suitable aircraft. This move marks a sharper cut in connectivity than in previous years. Though the suspension is tied to the winter schedule, it raises questions about the viability of sustained commercial operations at these locations.Read more

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) will provide funding support of up to INR 20,000 crore for the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the funding is expected to be signed during the upcoming India Maritime Week in Mumbai. The deep-draft port, with a proposed cargo handling capacity of 298 million tonnes per year and 24.5 million TEUs, is estimated to cost around INR 76,220 crore. Alongside IRFC, other lenders such as JICA, PFC and REC have also shown interest in financing the project.Read more

The Odisha government has approved the "Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network" (B-MAAN) scheme with a total outlay of INR 14,182 crore to position the state as an aviation hub in eastern India. The plan focuses on airport infrastructure, regional air connectivity, maintenance-repair-overhaul (MRO) facilities, emerging aviation technologies such as drones, seaplanes and e-VTOL aircraft, air cargo logistics, and aviation-related skill development. The scheme adds to the state's recent aviation initiatives, including approved MRO facilities and new land allotment policies to expand airport infrastructure.Read more

The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is taking the lead as the platinum sponsor of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, aiming to highlight Karnataka's maritime potential, sustainable port initiatives, and digital advancements. The five-day event will gather policymakers, global maritime leaders, and industry stakeholders to explore themes around the blue economy, innovation, and investment opportunities. NMPA expects the signing of MoUs worth around INR 53,000 crore, with participation from MRPL, HPCL, NTCPWC, and NITK showcasing the state's expanding maritime ecosystem.Read more

At the fourth edition of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah announced that the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island project will play a key role in boosting India's maritime trade and strategic reach. He highlighted opportunities worth INR 10 lakh crore in the sector and said India aims to triple cargo handling capacity to 10,000 MMTPA while becoming one of the top five ship-building nations. Shah also noted that the upcoming USD 10 billion Vadhavan Port near Mumbai will rank among the world's top ten ports. With 680 investment agreements worth over INR 10 lakh crore expected, the event showcased India's maritime expansion, sustainability goals, and growing global competitiveness.Read more