The BJP-led NDA government has approved a substantial infrastructure investment of Rs 3 lakh crore during its initial 100 days in office. This includes ambitious projects such as linking 25,000 previously unconnected villages to road networks and developing a major port at Wadhawan in Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term on June 9 this year. The government has emphasised stability in policy while remaining adaptable to address early issues without compromising core objectives. For instance, Goods and Services Tax (GST) has seen 140 amendments to ease implementation challenges.
Among the significant approvals is the Wadhawan Mega Port project in Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 76,200 crore, which is expected to rank among the world’s top 10 ports.
The government has also sanctioned the construction and upgrading of 62,500 kilometers of roads and bridges under the Prime Minister’s Rural Roads Scheme-4 (PMGSY-IV), aiming to connect 25,000 villages. This initiative, with a central allocation of Rs 49,000 crore, targets villages with populations of fewer than 100. Additionally, Rs 50,600 crore has been allocated to enhance India’s road infrastructure, including the approval of eight National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects covering 936 kilometers.
Prime Minister Modi also initiated the construction of the Shinkhun-La Tunnel, which will connect Ladakh to Himachal Pradesh.
The government has approved eight new railway line projects to improve train travel and generate 4.42 crore human-days of employment. Furthermore, a draft of the new National Cooperative Policy, developed by a national-level committee, is in the final stages of preparation.
(with PTI inputs)