The Centre has allocated Rs 4,900 crore to Arunachal Pradesh under the new Pride of Hills scheme. The funds are meant to address key infrastructure and development gaps, with a focus on improving connectivity in remote areas. Chief Minister Pema Khandu thanked the government, saying the initiative will support long-term economic growth across the state.
A new modern semi-fast rail link is set to launch between Ahmedabad and Dholera, aiming to cut travel time to just 48 minutes. The project, backed by an investment of Rs 20,667 crore, is designed to strengthen connectivity in Gujarat—turning longer trips into quick daily commutes and enabling same day getaways for travelers.
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The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, stretching 34 miles and costing £15 billion, is transforming connectivity across China’s Greater Bay Area. By cutting travel times between major cities, it’s boosting trade, regional cooperation and economic growth. Built through complex design and international collaboration, the project shows how modern engineering can redraw geography and make distance feel smaller.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594 km Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh’s longest highway, linking Meerut to Prayagraj. The expressway is designed to cut travel time from about 12 hours to just 6–7 hours, while improving connectivity across western and eastern UP. It also features smart tolling, modern passenger facilities, and an emergency airstrip.
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