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

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

The Union Government has approved the development of four new 'Namo' greenfield cities in the NCR region with a massive ₹5,000 crore investment. This strategic move under the upcoming NCR Regional Plan-2041 aims to decongest Delhi, promote integrated development along transport corridors, and set a model for future urban planning.

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.

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.

Gujarat HC Suo Motu Cognisance After Maternal Deaths Promises Rs 13.5 Cr Road Under Mukhya Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Two maternal deaths in a remote tribal village in Gujarat due to lack of road access prompted the Gujarat High Court to take suo motu cognisance. The state government promised an Rs 13.5 crore road under Mukhya Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, but forest clearance delays persist, highlighting critical gaps in rural infrastructure and governance.