Photo: MintNew Delhi: Over the years, the speed of road construction had become the benchmark for India’s infrastructure creation. Now, the Narendra Modi government has set in play a new integrated infrastructure programme, which involves building of roads, railways, waterways and airports. With several large conglomerates and infrastructure companies weighed down by debt, the onus of creating infrastructure was on the centre. The government has also set ambitious plans, such as the Sagarmala (ports) and Bharatmala (roads), to improve its transport infrastructure. Over 70 un-served or under-served regional airports are being developed under the regional connectivity scheme with various concessions to airlines.

Source: Mint May 26, 2018 10:52 UTC