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Union Budget | Infrastructure

INFRASTRUCTURE IS THE BEDROCK

OF THE DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY

“Infrastructure is part of national policy, not politics for us,” this
statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the laying of
the foundation stone of Noida International Airport was evident in the
Union Budget where the Finance Minister not only stressed on the
development of an advanced and world-class infrastructure but also
presented a roadmap for 'India in the 100th year of independence'
while presenting the budget...

An increase of

65 has been made in the budget 36.5 KM HIGHWAY WAS

CONSTRUCTED PER DAY
of the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways.
in 2021-22. It was 11.7
km per day in 2013-14
trong infrastructure along with education
Sand health plays a crucial role in building a
strong nation. The role of advanced and world- 20000 CRORE RUPEES WILL
class infrastructure for the fast growth of the BE RAISED
economy has been re-emphasized in this budget. for the expansion of the national
PM Gatishakti Yojana will propel the development
of all kinds of infrastructure facilities. Road, rail, highway network. 25,000 km of new
airport, public transport, port, waterways, and national highways will be constructed
logistics infrastructure have been identified in the new financial year.

16 New India Samachar February 16-28, 2022