4 Greenfield 'Namo' Cities To Be Built in Delhi-NCR at ₹5,000 Cr Under NCR Regional Plan-2041

NCRPB Approves ₹5,000 Cr for Four 'Namo Cities' Under Regional Plan 2041 to Decongest Delhi

The National Capital Region Planning Board has approved a major urban expansion plan to develop four new 'Namo Cities' with ₹5,000 crore funding under Regional Plan 2041. This aims to address NCR's projected urban population surge and promote balanced, decentralized growth in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Union Cabinet Approves ₹9,585 Cr 'Cleaner Mobility' Scheme to Replace BS-IV Trucks & Buses in Delhi-NCR to Curb Vehicular Pollution

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹9,585 crore, two-year scheme to phase out old, polluting trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. The scheme targets BS-IV and older vehicles, offering financial incentives for replacement with BS-VI or electric vehicles. This is a critical policy move to address severe air pollution, where transport contributes 14% of PM 2.5, with heavy vehicles being disproportionately high emitters.

Ganga Expressway Inauguration: 594 km ₹36,230 Cr Greenfield Corridor to Halve Travel Time Between Meerut and Prayagraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurating Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway, a major infrastructure project that will significantly boost the state's economic connectivity. The Ganga Expressway, built at a cost of ₹36,230 crore, is a strategic greenfield corridor designed to decongest existing roads and serve as a backbone for the state's expressway network.

Cabinet Approves ₹24,815 Cr Railway Multi-Tracking Projects for Ghaziabad-Sitapur (UP) & Rajahmundry-Visakhapatnam (AP) Under CCEA

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two critical railway multi-tracking projects worth ₹24,815 crore to decongest high-density routes in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. This infrastructure push is aimed at boosting freight capacity, reducing logistics costs, and supporting climate goals by lowering CO2 emissions, making it a strategic development for both UPSC Economy (Infrastructure) and Geography (Transportation) sections.

Cabinet Approves ₹20,667 Cr Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi-High Speed Rail at 220 kmph Under PM Gati Shakti

The Union Cabinet has approved India's first indigenous semi-high-speed rail corridor, connecting Ahmedabad to Dholera SIR in Gujarat. With a budget of ₹20,667 crore and a target speed of 220 kmph, it is a flagship project under the PM Gati Shakti framework aimed at boosting multimodal connectivity and regional development.

First Direct Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Train Launched, Cuts Travel Time to Under 5 Hours for 260 km Route

Indian Railways launched the first direct Vande Bharat train service between Srinagar and Jammu on May 2, 2026, completing a long-awaited infrastructure project. This reduces travel time to under 5 hours for the 260 km route, addressing historical challenges of landslides and weather on NH44, and enhancing regional connectivity and passenger convenience.

Delhi Metro Phase V(B) Expansion: 7 Corridors (97.16 km) Approved at ₹48,204.56 Cr for 2029 Targets

The Delhi government has approved the DMRC's Phase V(B) expansion plan, involving 7 new metro corridors spanning 97.16 km at a cost of ₹48,204.56 crore. This project aims to improve connectivity in Outer Delhi and rural belts like Narela and Najafgarh, targeting completion of four priority corridors by 2029. It represents a major urban infrastructure push for balanced development in the National Capital Region.

Delhi-Varanasi Bullet Train Announced in Budget 2026-27, Delhi-Lucknow Travel Time to be Reduced to 2 Hours

Union Budget 2026-27 announced the Delhi-Varanasi bullet train project via Lucknow, drastically cutting travel time between Delhi and Lucknow to 2 hours. This is part of a larger government push for high-speed rail corridors, aiming to shift passenger traffic from air to rail and create integrated economic zones.