New Delhi
India has seen a major change in transport infrastructure over the past 10 years, according to a new government report. This growth is due to big national programs like PM GatiShakti, PRAGATI, Bharatmala, Sagarmala, and UDAN. The report shows how roads, railways, ports, and aviation have all improved with large investments.
One key effort, PM GatiShakti, links planning across 44 ministries and 36 states using a digital map system. This project focuses on seven sectors, including roads, ports, and airports, helping build better connections across India. Around ₹100 lakh crore is being used for these changes.
The national highways network has grown by 60%, now reaching 1,46,204 km. Daily highway construction speed has tripled. Railways received over nine times more funds than in 2014. Vande Bharat trains now run in 24 states, with 68 active and 400 more planned. Over 31,000 km of new tracks have been added and 45,000 km electrified, saving ₹2,960 crore yearly.
India’s ports doubled their capacity in 10 years. The Vizhinjam port, opened in May 2025, is India’s first big cargo transshipment port. Ship waiting times fell from 93 hours to 49.
Cochin Shipyard now has a new dry dock that can handle aircraft carriers. Cargo moved on inland waterways rose by 710%. More money is going to boost shipping on the Ganga River.
In aviation, the number of airports grew from 74 to 160. Under the UDAN scheme, over 1.5 crore people have flown on low-cost regional flights. Plans are underway to build 50 more airports, heliports, and water aerodromes.