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10 Aug2026

Union Minister Gadkari to Announce Rs 20,000 Crore Infrastructure Package for Bengal

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, is expected to visit West Bengal soon to announce a Rs 20,000 crore package for infrastructure development, focusing on roads, highways, and bridges. This significant investment is anticipated to boost connectivity and accelerate infrastructure development across the state.

Source: MillenniumPost

31 Jul2026

Kolkata Metro Floats Rs 1587 Crore Tender for Baranagar-Barrackpore Corridor After 16-Year Delay

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited bids for the construction of 10 elevated metro stations and a viaduct for the Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro Corridor, a project stalled for over 16 years. The project faced delays due to issues with underground water pipelines and utility relocation.

Source: Swarajya, TOI

29 Oct2025

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has approved a project to overhaul a century-old brick sewer line under Jawaharlal Nehru Road to address waterlogging in central and south Kolkata. The ₹57 crore project involves desilting and reinforcing the line, aiming to improve stormwater drainage and reduce flooding in areas like Esplanade, Park Street, and the Maidan region and will take 2 years.

Source: News United India

01 Oct2025

New Town is experiencing infrastructure upgrades, including a 10-lane major arterial road expansion, an international bus terminus, and proposed vehicular and pedestrian underpasses. The Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub in New Town's Action Area II is a significant initiative by the Government of West Bengal to foster the technology sector. NKDA will upgrade and redevelop the roads in the central business district (CBD) area of New Town. The authorities have estimated Rs 1.9 crore for the CBD area and Rs 67 lakh for the stretches of street 335.

Source: Infra Info Hub, News24

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