PM Surya Ghar Yojana Adds 9.56 GW Rooftop Solar Capacity, Accelerating India’s Clean Energy Shift
India’s transition towards clean energy has received a major boost under the PM Surya Ghar
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Indian Infrastructures and Capabilities
Centre Highlights Border Infrastructure Push Through BADP and Vibrant Villages Programmes
According to the government, the primary objective of BADP has been to support the well-being of border communities by creating essential infrastructure through convergence with central, state, Union Territory and local schemes. The programme has supported projects related to health, education, roads, agriculture, sports, drinking water, sanitation, the social sector and small-scale industries. The government noted that the scheme is currently in its sunset phase.
Cabinet Clears Modified UDAN Scheme with Rs. 28,840 Crore Outlay to Expand Regional Air Connectivity
A major component of the scheme is the development of airport infrastructure. Under Modified UDAN, the government plans to develop 100 airports from existing unserved airstrips, with an estimated capital expenditure of Rs. 12,159 crore over the next eight years. This expansion is aimed at building a more competitive aviation ecosystem and ensuring that more regions are brought into the country’s air connectivity network.
Kandla Scripts New Maritime Milestone with Triple-Banking Ship-to-Ship Operation at Tidal Port
The operation involved three vessels working in a side-by-side transfer configuration — a manoeuvre regarded as among the most demanding in port and offshore cargo handling because it requires precise mooring control, constant vessel alignment, and tight coordination under changing marine conditions.
Digdol–Panthyal Twin Tube Tunnels Near Completion, Set to Transform Travel on Jammu–Srinagar Highway
The project consists of twin tube tunnels in the Ramban–Banihal section, with the northbound tunnels measuring 2.6 km and 0.619 km, and the southbound tunnel measuring 3.08 km. These are being built as part of the broader four-laning of NH-44, the highway that serves as the principal road lifeline linking Jammu with Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley.
India Takes Key Step in Rare Earth Self-Reliance with Nd-Fe-B Magnet Pilot Plant in Hyderabad
Nd-Fe-B, or Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets, are among the most powerful permanent magnets used in modern industry. They are essential in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Advances as Two Units Begin Power Generation
The project, being developed by NHPC Limited, is located on the Subansiri River along the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and has a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW, with eight units of 250 MW each.
Kathua in J&K Emerges as New Pharmaceutical Hub as ₹600-Crore Orchid Pharma Facility Takes Shape
The project is being developed by Orchid Pharma with facilitation support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), which operates under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The initiative is being supported through the Government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity in critical sectors.
India Moves Toward Satellite Life-Extension Technology with Support for OrbitAID
The support is aimed at developing indigenous on-orbit satellite docking and refueling technology, a critical capability that can extend the operational life of satellites already operating in space. The project, titled “Development of Docking and Refueling Systems for In-Space Life Extension of Satellites,” reflects the Government of India’s broader vision of encouraging private participation in the space sector while strengthening domestic capabilities in advanced space technologies.
India Notifies Standards for Green Ammonia and Green Methanol to Boost Green Hydrogen Economy
In a major step toward strengthening India’s green energy ecosystem, the Government of India has