Wrapping up at historic South Block, the Cabinet unleashed ₹1,60,504 crore in approvals for transformative road and rail projects, as revealed by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Saturday. The stage is set for relocation to PM Modi-inaugurated Seva Tirth Complex.
Unveiled Friday, Seva Tirth integrates PMO, NSCS, and Cabinet Secretariat, embodying efficient, citizen-centric governance.
The session delivered across sectors: urban innovation through ₹1 lakh crore UCF with 25% central aid (on 50% market financing), extensive rail upgrades, metro pushes, and startup boosts.
Railways expand by 389 km via three projects in 12 districts spanning Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka—₹18,509 crore investment to enhance capacity and speed.
PM-led approval for ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 targets deep domestic funding for startups, fortifying India’s innovation ecosystem.
Highway highlights: Maharashtra’s NH-160A (154.635 km Goti-Trimbak-Palghar) reconstruction at ₹3,320.38 crore for superior connectivity.
Telangana’s strategic NH-167 four-laning (Gudebeloor-Mahbubnagar) on Hyderabad-Panaji route, ₹3,175.08 crore, to optimize freight and development.
Gujarat’s NH-56 twin sections get four lanes with ₹4,583.64 crore, streamlining commerce. This infra blitz positions India for accelerated growth, blending cutting-edge transport with entrepreneurial vigor for a Viksit Bharat.