Railways Sets New Records In Passenger And Freight
Indian Railways reported record performance in 2025–26, registering gains in both passenger operations and freight. Passenger carriage rose to 7,410 mn in the year, an increase of 3.54 per cent over 7,160 mn in 2024–25, while passenger revenue increased to Rs 800 bn, up 5.96 per cent from Rs 755 bn. These outcomes reflect improvements in operational efficiency and growing reliance on rail transport for mobility and commerce. Freight loading reached 1,670 mn t in 2025–26, a rise of 3.25 per cent year on year, driven by higher bulk movements and improved logistics. The number of wagons han..
NHAI Reports Robust National Highway Growth in FY 2025-26
The National Highways Authority of India reported continued progress in national highway development during the financial year 2025-26, completing 5,313 km of national highways, which was about 15 per cent higher than the target of 4,640 km for the year. The agency said the construction output reflected sustained project execution across regions and phases. The achievement follows policy priorities to expand connectivity and reduce travel times. The work included upgrades and new corridors intended to improve safety and reduce congestion on key routes. Capital expenditure by the authority for ..
India SDG Dashboard Launched by Ministry of Statistics
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has developed the India Sustainable Development Goals Dashboard in partnership with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO). The dashboard serves as a centralised data platform for monitoring SDG indicators aligned with the National Indicator Framework (NIF). It provides consolidated access to indicator data to support evidence based planning and monitoring. The platform aims to streamline indicator tracking and support evidence based decision making across levels of government. MoSPI regularly releases a range of s..
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