The Rajasthan government has unveiled the "Developed Rajasthan @ 2047 Vision Document", outlining a roadmap to achieve a USD 4.3 trillion economy through four key pillars agriculture, industry, tourism, and renewable energy. The plan includes targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040, focusing on 13 sectors covering social welfare, infrastructure, governance, and economic growth. Major goals include increasing manufacturing's share in Gross State Value Added (GSVA) to 20 %, raising women's workforce participation beyond 60 %, and expanding the state's domestic tourism share to 15 %. The strategy also targets improved life expectancy, reduced infant mortality, and universal literacy, aligning with India's national vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.Read more

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has announced plans to include a new metro station on the upcoming Golden Line to improve connectivity between Terminals 1 and 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Golden Line, part of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro expansion, will extend up to Terminal 1 and integrate with Aerocity, creating a seamless multi-modal transport network connecting metro, RRTS, and the proposed Automated People Mover (APM) system.Read more

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) entered into an initial agreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) earlier this week to explore joint efforts in port infrastructure development projects valued at around INR 5,000 crore. The partnership aims to facilitate financing and refinancing opportunities for both existing and upcoming projects at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, highlighting HUDCO's growing focus on infrastructure beyond housing initiatives.Read more

NTPC has announced plans to start commercial operations of a 9.9 MW wind power unit at Bhuj in Gujarat shortly. The capacity is part of a 92.4 MW project developed by a group company under NTPC Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC. The company confirmed the commercial operation date through a recent regulatory filing. Once operational, NTPC's total installed and commercial generation capacity will increase to 84,049 MW, reinforcing its efforts to expand renewable energy within its overall portfolio.Read more

The Public Works Department (PWD) has started work on a detailed feasibility study for a proposed integrated transit corridor along SSN Marg in South Delhi's Chhatarpur area. The corridor, covering a stretch of about three kilometres from the Anuvrat Marg junction to DLF Farms, is planned to include a flyover, slip roads, and either an underpass or a foot-over-bridge. The project aims to ease persistent congestion caused by heavy traffic towards Gurugram and the airport. The feasibility report is expected to be completed within six months.Read more

The renovated Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was inaugurated earlier this week by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu. Initially built by the Airports Authority of India four decades ago, the terminal had been closed for renovation in April. With an upgraded annual capacity of 15 million passengers, the modernised facility aims to ease the load across the airport's three terminals and support growing air traffic in the national capital.Read more

The 84th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) is set to be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, bringing together around 3,500 delegates, including engineers, technical experts, and other stakeholders from across India. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, will inaugurate the four-day event, which Odisha is hosting for the sixth time. The conference will include technical exhibitions showcasing new developments in road infrastructure, innovative solutions, and cultural programmes, serving as a key platform for knowledge sharing and discussion on transport infrastructure.Read more

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is set to upgrade the Mumbai-Pune Expressway into a 10-lane superhighway by 2030 to tackle rising traffic and future travel demands. The project, estimated at INR 14,260 crore, includes a construction cost of INR 8,440 crore. Funded under the Hybrid Annuity Model, the government will cover 40% while private investors provide 60%. Current work on a 13-km missing link in Khandala Ghat is ongoing, and land acquisition is expected to be minimal, with most land already held by MSRDC.Read more

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) has started a feasibility study for the 11.5 km Sitabuldi-Koradi metro corridor in Nagpur, part of the city's Phase 3 metro expansion. The study will examine traffic density, commuter movement, corridor alignment, and integration with existing transport systems. The corridor is projected to handle a peak hour peak direction traffic (PHPDT) of 5,600 by 2031, rising to 11,800 by 2054, and daily ridership of 65,000 to 147,000. Financial models, last-mile connectivity, and seamless transfers will also be assessed.Read more

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to submit its report on potential sites for Bengaluru's second international airport within a few days. Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M. B. Patil noted that the AAI team could recommend both inspected sites, but final approval will depend on financial feasibility and logistical factors. The government is proceeding with planning while adhering to the rule preventing another international airport within 150 km of Kempegowda International Airport until 2033. Tumakuru and South Bengaluru are among the proposed locations, with passenger demand and industrial needs guiding the final choice.Read more