Infrastructure & Connectivity
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Weekly Brief — Infrastructure & Connectivity
Infrastructure Development Surges: Major Highway Projects Awarded, Rail Freight Hits Record High, and Extensive Land Acquisition Initiated (March 3 - March 10, 2026)
This report provides a detailed overview of critical developments in National Highways, Land Acquisition, Railway Projects, Gati Shakti, and freight corridors for the week of March 3 to March 10, 2026, brought to you by policyindex.ai.
| 137.72 MT | ₹14,571.99 Cr | 7 | 30,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Loaded (Feb 2026) | Railway Freight Revenue (Feb 2026) | New High-Speed Rail Corridors Approved | NH-GCI Coverage (Jul-Dec 2024) |
- NHAI awarded a significant contract for the 111 km Bhubaneswar Capital Region Ring Road Project and released its first National Highways Green Cover Index report.
- The Prime Minister inaugurated two major six-laning highway projects in Kerala, signaling advanced connectivity initiatives.
- Extensive land acquisition notifications were issued across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh for National Highways, Dedicated Freight Corridors, and new railway lines.
Deep Dive: Key Developments
NHAI Awards Bhubaneswar Capital Reg…
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