MoS: Collective action for renewable energy targets

Srinagar to Anchor Inland Waterways Push in J&K

Srinagar has emerged as the central hub for a major initiative aimed at developing inland water transport (IWT) infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir.The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has inaugurated a regional office at Transport Bhawan in Srinagar. The office will act as the nodal centre for planning and executing IWT projects throughout the Union Territory.The establishment of this office reflects the Union Government’s growing commitment to utilising the region’s river systems for sustainable and low-emission transpor..

Gurugram Metro Phase 1 Clears Land Hurdle

Gurugram’s urban transport network is set for a major overhaul as Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) moves forward with Phase 1 of its metro expansion. The project, valued at Rs 12.86 billion, will include a 15.2-kilometre elevated corridor with 14 stations, connecting Millennium City Centre to Sector 9, with an additional spur to Sector 101 on the Dwarka Expressway.In a key development, GMRL has received approval from the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to utilise over 5,800 square metres of land for the construction of 10 stations. These land parcels will accommodate vital infrastr..

Pune’s Double-Decker Flyover to Open by June 30

Pune is on the brink of a major urban infrastructure upgrade as the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) confirms the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Chowk double-decker flyover is nearing completion and set to open by 30 June 2025.Strategically positioned on the heavily used Ganeshkhind Road, the project is designed to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve flow across critical junctions. The innovative two-tier structure features the Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro line on its upper deck and a road-level carriageway below to streamline vehicular traffic.Th..