Andhra Pradesh | Projects worth Rs 152.33 bn inaugurated

Coimbatore UGD Project Nears Completion by July

The pipeline installation project jointly undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board and Southern Railways, in coordination with the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC), is now in its final stages. The project involves laying pipelines for the Kurichi-Kuniyamuthur drinking water scheme and the underground drainage (UGD) system across the Podanur–Pollachi railway tracks.To support this infrastructure, authorities have begun erecting an iron bridge over the tracks. The UGD project, covering Wards 87 to 100 in the city, is being implemented at a cost of approxi..

CM Reviews Key Projects in New Shillong Township

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma conducted a site inspection of key infrastructure initiatives in New Shillong Township, focusing on transport upgrades, commercial development, and environmental sustainability.A major highlight was the review of the ongoing expansion of a two-lane road into a four-lane highway. The upgraded route will include a dedicated cycling lane and integrated utility corridors to enhance internal connectivity. Officials stated that the project is expected to ease traffic congestion and facilitate long-term urban growth.The Chief Minister also visited the constru..

Cabinet Clears Rs 1.18 Trn Expansion Plan for 5 IITs

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity at five newly established Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) located in Andhra Pradesh (IIT Tirupati), Kerala (IIT Palakkad), Chhattisgarh (IIT Bhilai), Jammu & Kashmir (IIT Jammu), and Karnataka (IIT Dharwad).The total outlay for this initiative is Rs 1.18 trillion (approximately £11.8 billion), to be spent over a four-year period from 2025–26 to 2028–29. This strategic investment aims to bolster India’s higher education sector and foster advanced resea..