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Cover Story

Years
of Vikas Yatra

Metro Rail Network
1,155

kilometers—this is the length of India’s
metro network as of 2026, a significant
expansion from the 248 kilometers in 2014.

n The Union Budget 2026-27 introduced new n The monetization of government assets has
measures—such as the Infrastructure Risk Guarantee generated proceeds exceeding ₹1.5 lakh crore,
Fund and Urban Economic Zones—aimed at facilitating the recycling of funds into new projects.
strengthening infrastructure-led growth and balanced This initiative has also successfully attracted global
urban development. investors.

Increased Private Participation Increased rural connectivity...
in Infrastructure Pradhan Mantri Gram
n According to the World Bank, India has emerged Sadak Yojana
as the largest recipient of Private Participation
in Infrastructure (PPI) investment in South Asia,
accounting for over 90 percent of the region’s total 8.25
investment.
lakh km of rural
roads approved
from inception till
December, 2025.

lakh kilometres of roads constructed
7.87 by December 2025.

PM Gati Shakti gives impetus
to infra projects

Infrastructure Spending Boosts 16.10 on 352 infrastructure projects were
appraised by the Network Planning
Job Creation Group through the PM Gati Shakti
n The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that lakh crore rupees National Master Plan.
every $1 million (approximately ₹8.3 crore) invested
in infrastructure generates between 7 and 30 new 201 projects approved, of which 167 projects are under
jobs. This yields direct benefits for sectors such implementation
as steel, cement, and transportation, where new
employment opportunities witness rapid growth.
n Spending over ₹12 lakh crore on infrastructure in
a single year is expected to provide employment
to millions of people. Estimates suggest that the
construction sector alone is expected to generate jobs
for 100 million people by 2030.