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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the preparedness of States and Union Territories for the rollout. He stressed that the transition must remain smooth and worker-centric. This is important because rural employment programmes directly affect the income security of millions of families. Any change in framework must protect wage continuity, work availability and the rights of workers.

The scale of expansion is equally significant. Internet connections in India have risen from about 25 crore in 2014 to 103 crore up to December 2025. Broadband connections have grown from nearly 6 crore to about 100 crore during the same period, showing a 17-fold jump in high-speed connectivity access.

Jamnagar gives the project a strong industrial base. Reliance already has major energy and infrastructure assets in the region, and Meta has highlighted access to power, renewable energy support and network connectivity as key advantages. The facility will be supported by renewable energy and cooled with desalinated seawater. Meta has also said it will cover the full cost of energy and water supporting the data centre.

The importance of NSVs lies in their ability to turn road inspection from a slow manual process into a fast, evidence-based digital system. Earlier, highway surveys could cover only 20 to 80 km in a day. With the new technology, NSVs can survey up to 300 km per day, allowing defects to be detected quickly and repair action to begin faster. This speed matters because potholes, surface cracks and uneven road patches directly affect passenger comfort, vehicle safety and accident risk.

PM Vishwakarma is built around the three pillars of Samman, Samarthya and Samriddhi. Through OSOP, the government is focusing on the Samriddhi pillar by helping artisans sell their products in busy railway locations. These outlets increase visibility, create better sales opportunities and support sustainable livelihoods for artisans who often struggle to reach larger markets.