By 2024 Gadkari to invest Rs 2 trillion on road infra in Jharkhand

27 Mar 2023 CW Team

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declared that Jharkhand's infrastructure will be improved with Rs 2 trillion boost for highway network in the state of Jharkhand by 2024. According to the Road Transport and Highways Minister, Jharkhand will join the group of developed states when it comes to infrastructure, and a network of highways, including those that fall under Bharatmala and economic corridors, would be finished.

Speaking at a rally in Ranchi, the state capital, Gadkari remarked, “The projects what you are seeing at present is just a trailer. I promise I will deliver Rs 2 lakh crore road infrastructure projects in Jharkhand.” According to the Union minister, Jharkhand has many resources, including coal and iron, and improved infrastructure in the state might spur the growth of the nation.

According to Gadkari, the goal is to lower logistic costs, which are substantially higher in India at 16% compared to countries like China and the US, where they are roughly 8% and 12% respectively. The road network will support local industry and generate a tonne of employment, he added. By 2024, India's logistics costs are to be reduced to 9%, according to the Road Transport and Highways Minister.

He asked the Jharkhand administration to submit plans for road network, lamenting the fact that the state had not received any while as many as 260 bids from other states had been received. The minister emphasised the need for green fuel and invited farmers in Jharkhand to participate in the manufacturing of ethanol from rice straw, stubble, and other byproducts.

In addition to the Rs 50 billion ring road over 114 kilometres, Gadkari said he was pleased to announce the nation's first double decker bridge in Ranchi and Jamshedpur. On the in-depth project reports for these, work has already begun.

Infrastructure Transport

29 Oct 2025

Punjab, Centre Fast-Track Rajpura-Mohali Rail Line Development

The central government has fast-tracked the construction of the Rajpura-Mohali rail line to enhance connectivity in Punjab. This ambitious infrastructure project, aimed at improving transportation links between Rajpura and Mohali, has been identified as a key step in fostering regional economic growth. Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the project’s acceleration during a recent assessment of the area. The rail line is expected to play a significant role in reducing travel time, promoting industrial growth, and boosting logistics efficiency in the region. The project,..

NFR Launches Key Railway Projects to Boost BTAD Connectivity

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has unveiled major railway projects to enhance connectivity and economic growth in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD). These initiatives align with the national Viksit Bharat vision, focusing on regional development and job creation. A key project is the Wagon Periodic Overhauling (POH) Workshop in Basbari, Kokrajhar. The workshop, costing Rs 2.56 billion in phase one, will initially overhaul 75 wagons per month, scaling up to 250 in future phases. Its location near Basbari station and Rupsi Airport will boost logistics and local employment. ..

Aurangabad Railway Station Renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The Aurangabad Railway Station in Maharashtra has officially been renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station, according to a release by Central Railway on October 25, 2025. The new station code will be ‘CPSN’. This decision follows the Maharashtra government’s gazette notification on October 15, issued by the BJP-led Mahayuti government. The change aligns with the city’s renaming in 2022 under the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The new name honors Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj. The renaming of the railway station comes three..