11 Mar 2026

Indian Railways has proposed significant changes to its decade-old public-private partnership (PPP) policy to attract greater private investment in railway infrastructure projects. The revised framework proposes extending concession periods for private developers to up to 50 years and shifting full responsibility for land acquisition and associated costs to the railways. The policy revision follows limited private sector participation under the existing PPP framework, where project risks such as land acquisition delays and uncertain revenue recovery discouraged investment. Officials said the reforms aim to improve project viability and provide long-term revenue certainty for investors. The changes are expected to support upcoming railway infrastructure initiatives, including freight corridors and new rail lines planned under national infrastructure expansion programmes. The Ministry of Railways is currently evaluating the proposed amendments before finalising the revised PPP framework.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Bihar government has started construction of an underground tunnel that will connect the Bihar Museum with the historic Patna Museum in Patna. The project, estimated at around INR 542 crore, aims to improve visitor movement between the two important cultural institutions located close to each other in the state capital. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar initiated the tunnelling work by activating the tunnel boring machine near Hartali Mor on Nehru Path. The tunnel is planned as a heritage corridor with displays related to Bihar's culture and history and is expected to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the city.Read more

11 Mar 2026

A double-decker flyover at Savitribai Phule Pune University Chowk in Pune has been opened to traffic, aiming to reduce congestion at one of the city's busiest intersections. Built by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) at a cost of about INR 277 crore, the project integrates a road flyover with a Metro viaduct above it for the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line-3. The 1.7 km structure connects key areas including Baner, Aundh, Pashan and Shivajinagar. Officials expect the new infrastructure to shorten travel time and improve connectivity across western Pune's major residential and IT corridors.Read more

11 Mar 2026

NTPC Green Energy has announced the commissioning of a 250 MW solar photovoltaic project in Andhra Pradesh through Ayana Kadapa Renewable Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green. The company confirmed that the second phase of 91.6 MW became commercially operational in the past week, completing the entire project capacity. The first phase of 158.4 MW had already begun operations shortly before. The development forms part of NTPC's broader renewable energy expansion strategy as India increases its focus on solar power capacity and cleaner energy sources to meet its growing electricity demand.Read more

Delhi News Desk

11 Mar 2026

The Delhi government is planning to construct a nearly 5-km flood protection wall along the Yamuna river between Majnu Ka Tila and Kashmere Gate to safeguard low-lying neighbourhoods in north Delhi from recurring monsoon flooding. The project, estimated to cost around INR 50 crore, has been approved by the Yamuna Standing Committee and will run largely along the Ring Road corridor. The proposed structure will extend about 4.72 km and include sections of reinforced cement concrete in high-risk areas and masonry barriers along the remaining stretch. The wall is designed to rise roughly six feet above the anticipated maximum flood level to prevent river water from entering nearby residential and commercial zones. The initiative follows the severe flooding of 2023 that affected several parts of north Delhi and disrupted traffic and daily activity in the capital.Read more

Delhi News Desk

11 Mar 2026

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has started work to restore the deteriorating Tikri Khurd Lake in Narela and convert the surrounding area into Delhi's first meadow park. The initiative follows directions issued after a site inspection by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, who highlighted the severe pollution and encroachment affecting the lake. Spread across about 40 acres with an additional 72 acres of surrounding land, the project will focus on ecological restoration, sewage treatment and landscape redevelopment. Planned features include grassland meadows, tree plantations, cycling tracks, viewing decks and environmental facilities aimed at reviving biodiversity and improving public access to green space.Read more

11 Mar 2026

Ramky Infrastructure Limited has secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract worth about INR 1,401.84 crore from Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited for infrastructure development at the Dighi Port Industrial Area in Raigad district, Maharashtra. The project is part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor initiative and covers the creation of core industrial infrastructure such as roads, water supply networks, drainage systems, sewerage facilities, power distribution and ICT utilities. The construction period is 930 days, after which the company will operate and maintain the developed infrastructure for four years, with a possible extension period.Read more

11 Mar 2026

Karnataka is modernising its land records and property registration system under the Budget 2026-27 with new technology initiatives. The government will introduce Kaveri 3.0, an AI-enabled, paperless registration system to simplify and digitise property transactions. In parallel, a Karnataka Land Stack will consolidate data from Bhoomi, Mojini, Kaveri, e-Swathu, and e-Aasthi into a unified GIS-based platform. These reforms aim to improve transparency, reduce manual procedures, enable remote registrations, and streamline property-related processes for buyers, developers, and government agencies, building on prior efforts to digitise land and registration services.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Haryana government has proposed a 33 km six-lane road corridor aimed at improving connectivity between Gurugram and Jhajjar and easing traffic movement in the region. The project will run from the Harsaru bypass on the Gurugram Pataudi Road near Wazirpur on NH-352W and connect to Jhajjar on NH-352. The plan also includes a bypass around Farrukhnagar to divert through-traffic away from the town. Authorities have started the process of appointing a consultant to prepare the detailed project report, which will assess alignment, feasibility, environmental aspects and estimated costs for the corridor.Read more

11 Mar 2026

The Union Railway Board has revived three railway line projects in Tamil Nadu that had remained stalled for nearly a decade. The projects include the Tindivanam Gingee Tiruvannamalai line, the Attipattu Puttur line, and the Chennai Cuddalore corridor via Mahabalipuram. The decision follows concerns raised about delays in railway infrastructure development and reduced spending on new rail lines in the state. Earlier, funds allocated for some of these projects were returned after they were placed in abeyance. Officials indicated that restarting the projects could improve regional connectivity once land acquisition, approvals, and funding processes move ahead.Read more