Cabinet Approves Major Road, Rail, and Irrigation Projects

The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three key projects worth over Rs 48 billion for infrastructure and agricultural development. The initiatives will focus on upgrading canal-based irrigation networks, providing underground pressurised pipelines.

The government aims to delegate irrigation management responsibilities to Water User Societies, which will receive institutional support and be linked to Farmer and enhancing water management systems. Producer Organisations and Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies for a minimum of five years.

The projects also aim to modernize irrigation systems under the expanded Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). The projects include the construction of a 19.2-km access-controlled Zirakpur Bypass, doubling a railway line in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and improving passenger and freight mobility.

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a series of major railway projects aimed at improving rail infrastructure projects totaling over ₹4,800 crore, focusing on road, rail, and irrigation sectors. These initiatives aim to enhance connectivity, alleviate congestion across various regions of India.

Road Infrastructure: Zirakpur Bypass

A significant approval is the construction of a 19.2-kilometer, six-lane access-controlled Zirakpur Bypass in Punjab and Haryana. With an investment of ₹1,878.31 crore, this project is designed to decongest the heavily urbanized tri-city area of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. The bypass will improve connectivity between. ​

Railway Projects: Enhancing Connectivity

1. Doubling of Tirupati–Pakala–Katpadi Railway Line: This 104-kilometer project, with an infrastructure and connectivity estimated cost of ₹1,332 crore, will enhance rail connectivity for pilgrims and tourists in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The doubling of this line is expected to increase freight capacity and reduce travel time, contributing to regional development.
3. Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC): Aimed at decongesting Delhi, the HORC is a 121.7-kilometer high-speed railway project connecting Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhoda. Designed for speeds up to 160 km/h, this corridor will facilitate both passenger and freight movement, integrating with existing railway lines and the Western Dedicated.
5. Freight Corridor. The project includes the construction of 23 over-water bridges, three road flyovers, and a 4.69-kilometer Aravali tunnel, enhancing the region’s transportation The Cabinet has sanctioned two infrastructure Patiala, Delhi, Mohali Aerocity, and Himachal and bolster agricultural productivity Pradesh, facilitating smoother transit and economic integration.

Irrigation Initiatives: Boosting Agricultural Productivity

Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), the Cabinet has approved a ₹1,600 crore sub-scheme focused on micro-irrigation. This initiative aims to build robust backend infrastructure by supplying water through underground pressurized pipelines, thereby improving water use efficiency and supporting sustainable agriculture. ​

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These comprehensive infrastructure projects underscore the government’s and bolster agricultural productivity commitment to fostering economic growth, enhancing connectivity. By addressing critical infrastructure needs, these initiatives are poised to have a transformative impact on the nation’s development.

Promoting sustainable agricultural practices The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved key infrastructure across the road, rail, and irrigation sectors, with a total outlay exceeding

Road Development: Zirakpur Bypass

A major road project approved is the construction of a 19.2 km six-lane access-controlled Zirakpur Bypass in Punjab and Haryana. With an estimated cost of ₹1,878.31 crore, the bypass is expected to ease congestion in the Chandigarh–Mohali–Panchkula urban cluster. It will also improve connectivity to Patiala, Delhi.

Rail Projects: Enhancing Mobility

The second is the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC), a 121.7 km railway line connecting Palwal to Sonipat via Manesar and Kharkhoda. Designed for high-speed operations up to 160 km/h, HORC will help decongest Delhi’s rail network and facilitate seamless integration with freight corridors.

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