Lucknow News Desk

17 Jul 2026

• The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will prepare a GIS-based Master Plan 2051 for the Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region (SCR).
• The comprehensive plan will guide long-term urban growth, infrastructure expansion, land use and environmental conservation across the region.
• Advanced geospatial technology will be used to create a digital planning framework, improving decision-making and project implementation.
• The initiative is expected to support coordinated development across districts while accommodating future population and economic growth.Read more

Visakhapatnam News Desk

17 Jul 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the revised Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region (VMR) Master Plan 2041, providing a long-term framework for urban expansion, infrastructure development and land use across the region. The plan aims to transform Visakhapatnam into a globally competitive metropolitan hub through improved transport networks, planned urbanisation, industrial growth and sustainable development. It also integrates key infrastructure projects, including Bhogapuram International Airport and proposed metro corridors, to support future economic and population growth.Read more

17 Jul 2026

India's planned infrastructure investment pipeline of nearly INR 10 lakh crore by 2030 is expected to significantly boost demand for mining and construction equipment (MCE), according to a joint report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report highlights that sustained investments across roads, railways, airports, ports, manufacturing, mining and renewable energy will require advanced earthmoving, material handling and specialised construction machinery. While the sector is poised for long-term growth, the report says India must strengthen domestic manufacturing, technology adoption, exports and skill development to emerge as a global hub for construction and mining equipment.Read more

17 Jul 2026

• NHAI has opened the 29.96-km Vadipatti–Thamaraipatti section of the Madurai Ring Road (NH-744A), developed at a cost of INR 1,024.66 crore, to improve regional connectivity and decongest Madurai city.
• The four-lane bypass connects NH-44 and NH-38, diverting heavy commercial traffic away from the city and significantly reducing travel time, fuel consumption and vehicle operating costs.
• The corridor features flyovers, major and minor bridges, underpasses, service roads, a wildlife overpass and an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to enhance road safety and ensure smooth traffic flow.
• The project is expected to strengthen connectivity to industrial hubs, logistics centres and tourism destinations across southern Tamil Nadu while improving freight efficiency and supporting regional economic growth.Read more

17 Jul 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has opened the INR 4,500 crore Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities to 35-45 minutes from nearly two hours. Developed as a high-speed greenfield corridor, the expressway is expected to improve passenger and freight movement, strengthen industrial connectivity and support economic growth across central Uttar Pradesh. The project is also expected to ease congestion on National Highway-27, enhance logistics efficiency and boost investments in manufacturing, warehousing and urban development along the Lucknow-Kanpur growth corridor.Read more

17 Jul 2026

Construction of Dholera International Airport in Gujarat is around 80% complete, with the facility expected to become operational by October this year, according to Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. During a review of the project, the minister said the runway, taxiway, Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and ancillary infrastructure have been fully completed, while work on the passenger terminal has reached 75%. The airport, being developed as part of the Dholera Special Investment Region, will feature a 25,000 sq m passenger terminal capable of handling 2 million passengers annually and a dedicated cargo terminal. The project is integrated with planned industrial, semiconductor and transport infrastructure, including a high-speed rail corridor, and is intended to support manufacturing, logistics, aerospace and aviation-related investments in the region.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

17 Jul 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to launch an integrated digital portal by the end of July to streamline the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and facilitate soil exchange across Mumbai. The platform will enable real-time tracking of waste movement, reduce illegal dumping, curb dust pollution and improve compliance with waste disposal norms. The initiative is expected to strengthen transparency in construction activities while supporting sustainable urban development and resource reuse.Read more

17 Jul 2026

• Panki Dham railway station in Kanpur has been redeveloped at a cost of INR 25 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) to enhance passenger amenities and modernise railway infrastructure.
• The upgraded station features a modern station building, improved waiting halls, digital passenger information systems, enhanced security, better sanitation facilities and barrier-free accessibility for passengers.
• The redevelopment aims to improve commuter convenience, accommodate rising passenger traffic and strengthen connectivity for both daily travellers and devotees visiting the nearby Panki Dham temple.
• The project is part of the Indian Railways' nationwide Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which seeks to transform over 1,300 railway stations into modern, accessible and integrated transport hubs across the country.Read more

16 Jul 2026

The Delhi government has sought INR 100 crore in financial assistance from the Centre to expedite the implementation of the revised Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY), which aims to grant property rights to residents of 1,511 unauthorised colonies across the national capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has written to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal requesting funds for the first phase of the programme during FY27. The proposed allocation will support district-level implementation units, digital land surveys, property verification, land record modernisation and public awareness activities to facilitate faster issuance of ownership documents.Read more

16 Jul 2026

A new heritage-themed public park has been inaugurated along the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad as part of the city's urban renewal initiatives. Developed by the UNM Foundation in partnership with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the INR 10 crore project spans 20,000 sq m between Swami Vivekananda Bridge and Nehru Bridge. The park features permanent installations highlighting Ahmedabad's historical and cultural evolution and forms part of the foundation's wider programme to develop and maintain public open spaces across Gujarat. With the addition of the new park, the foundation now manages 12 public parks covering more than 1.5 lakh sq m in Ahmedabad.Read more