Railway Projects in Telangana Hindered by BRS: Kishan

06 Sep 2023 CW Team

Railway expansion and modernisation projects in Telangana face significant delays due to the hurdles created by the Bilateral Railway System (BRS), as highlighted by Kishan, a prominent voice in the state's infrastructure sector. The BRS, aimed at streamlining rail connectivity across regions, has inadvertently become a roadblock for Telangana's railway development plans.

Kishan's concerns stem from the complex bureaucratic processes associated with the BRS, which have led to project approvals dragging on for extended periods. This has not only resulted in a backlog of proposed railway ventures but has also impeded the region's economic growth prospects.

The impact of these delays is felt across various sectors, including trade, agriculture, and transportation, as improved railway connectivity is crucial for efficient movement of goods and people. Kishan calls for a reevaluation of the BRS's implementation in Telangana to expedite project execution and ensure the state can fully leverage its potential for growth and development.

The railway projects in Telangana are integral to the state's progress, and addressing the BRS-related obstacles is imperative to unlock the region's economic potential and enhance connectivity.

Infrastructure Urban

11 Mar 2026

India Expands Semiconductor Training To 500 Institutions

Under the Chips to Startups programme of the India Semiconductor Mission, the Union minister responsible for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and IT reported notable progress in talent development. He indicated that over the past four years substantial steps have been taken towards a 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design. World-class EDA tools have been deployed in 315 academic institutions across the country to provide students with practical exposure to chip design. These EDA tools are supported by leading global firms and are accessible t..

Delhi Institutions Support India Semiconductor Mission

The Government of India has prioritised talent development through training, upskilling and workforce development under the Chips to Startups initiative of the India Semiconductor Mission, with officials noting progress in four years towards a 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design. Electronic design automation tools provided by Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, Renesas, Ansys and AMD have been deployed in 315 academic institutions, enabling students to gain practical chip design experience. Chips have been fabricated and tested at the Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali, a..

NHA Announces Winners Of NHCX Hackathon At IIT Hyderabad

The National Health Authority (NHA) has concluded the NHCX Hackathon under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to stimulate innovation around the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX). The winning teams presented their solutions at the NHCX Innovation Meet held at IIT Hyderabad during a two-day event in March 2026 that also served as the hackathon grand finale. The hackathon itself ran from 22 to 28 February 2026 and aimed to accelerate paperless, transparent claims processing across India. The event was organised with a range of ecosystem partners, including the Insurance Regulatory a..