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Toll Collection on National Highways to Continue Indefinitely

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has clarified that toll collection on national highways will continue indefinitely, dismissing the necessity for audits aimed at reducing toll booths. This announcement underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining and expanding the national highway infrastructure through sustained funding mechanisms.​ Perpetual

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Indian Railways Allocates ₹1.14 Lakh Crore Annually for Safety Enhancements

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Indian Railways has significantly increased its investment in safety measures, allocating over ₹1.14 lakh crore annually to improve infrastructure and reduce accidents. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted this financial commitment during a recent session in the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing its role in modernizing the railway network and ensuring passenger safety.

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India’s Vadhvan Port: A $9 Billion Maritime Game-Changer

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

India has embarked on an ambitious maritime infrastructure project with the development of Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. This $9 billion initiative is set to become the country’s largest port and aims to position India as a pivotal player in global trade. Strategic Location and Design Situated near Dahanu, approximately 150 kilometers from

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Gadkari Seeks Arrest of Engineers Behind Faulty Road DPRs

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has called for stringent legal measures against engineers and consultants responsible for drafting defective Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and substandard road designs, which have been linked to the increasing number of road accidents and fatalities in India. Addressing the Global Road Infratech Summit &

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India Honored with Global Road Safety Award

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

In a significant achievement, the Indian government has been awarded the prestigious Prince Michael Decade of Action Road Safety Award for its substantial progress in enhancing vehicle safety over the past decade. The accolade was presented during the 4th Ministerial Conference on Road Safety held in Marrakech, Morocco, where global leaders convened to strategize on […]

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Government Halts New Bharatmala Projects Amid Delays and Cost Overruns

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2025

The Indian government has decided to suspend the initiation of new projects under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the country’s flagship highway development program. This decision comes in the wake of substantial delays and cost overruns affecting the current projects. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, in its annual report for 2024-25, stated, “No further

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Delhi Airport Announces ₹5,625 Crore Expansion Plan to Boost Capacity

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2025

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has proposed a capital expenditure of ₹5,625 crore over the next five years to enhance infrastructure and increase passenger handling capacity at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). This plan has been submitted to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) for approval. The expansion strategy includes

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Ministerial Group Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects Under PM Gati Shakti

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

On February 12, 2025, a ministerial group convened to assess the progress of five significant infrastructure projects under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The meeting, led by E. Srinivas, Joint Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), focused on developments in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Telangana, and

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India’s Highway Construction Faces Slowdown Amid Government’s Final Push

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2025

India's highway construction slows due to land acquisition delays, prompting government efforts to expedite projects and adjust targets for the fiscal year.