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Strategic Infrastructure Surge: Gati Shakti NPG Approvals and Kavach 4.0 Rollout
This report covers National Highways, Railways, and Gati Shakti developments from March 16, 2026, to March 23, 2026. Brought to you by policyindex.ai, this intelligence highlights the 110th NPG meeting outcomes, massive budget allocations for Maharashtra, and the activation of the RELIEF scheme for logistics.
Key Statistics
| ₹23,778 Crore | 8,570 Km | 110th NPG |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Budget for Maharashtra (FY26) | Optical Fibre Cable laid for Kavach | Meeting of the Network Planning Group |
Weekly Executive Summary
- The Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM Gati Shakti evaluated six critical multi-modal projects, focusing on rail doubling in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and tunnel infrastructure in Ladakh.
- The Ministry of Railways reported significant progress in safety tech, with Kavach 4.0 optical fiber laying reaching 8,570 km, alongside a twenty-fold increase in Maharashtra’s rail budget.
- The Government launched the RELIEF scheme to mitigate freight and insurance escalations for exporters facing logistics disruptions in West Asia.
Deep Dive: Key Developments
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