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India's infrastructure landscape is witnessing significant advancements as of April 2025, with major projects reaching completion and new initiatives being launched. These developments are poised to enhance connectivity, boost economic growth, and improve the quality of life for millions.

🛤️ Engineering Marvel: Anji Khad Bridge Inaugurated

On April 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Anji Khad Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. This cable-stayed railway bridge, part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, stands as India's first of its kind. Spanning 473 meters and rising 196 meters above the Anji River, the bridge is a testament to modern engineering and aims to bolster regional connectivity citeturn0search19.

✈️ Aviation Infrastructure Takes Off

Navi Mumbai International Airport is nearing completion, with its first phase expected to be operational by May 2025. Covering 1,160 acres, the airport is designed to handle 25 million passengers annually in its initial phase, eventually scaling up to 90 million citeturn0search0.

Similarly, the Noida International Airport in Jewar has completed its first phase. Spanning 7,200 acres, it is set to commence operations with 30 flights daily, including domestic, international, and cargo services. The airport is projected to serve 12 million passengers annually in its initial phase citeturn0search0.

🚄 Railways: Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Under Trial

Indian Railways is testing the sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express. Recent trials near Kota, Rajasthan, saw the train reaching speeds of 180 km/h. These trains, featuring 16 to 22 coaches, are expected to enhance overnight travel comfort and efficiency citeturn0search0.

🛣️ Expressways Enhancing Connectivity

The Amritsar–Jamnagar Expressway, stretching approximately 1,400 km, is progressing towards its December 2025 completion. This corridor will halve travel time between the two cities and connect key industrial hubs, including oil refineries and ports citeturn0search20.

In Uttar Pradesh, the Ganga Expressway has achieved 79% completion as of April 2025. Once finished, it will be India's second-longest expressway, significantly improving east-west connectivity across the state citeturn0search21.

⚡ Energy Sector Developments

Coal India, in collaboration with Damodar Valley Corporation, has announced a ₹16,500 crore investment to construct a 1,600 MW coal-fired power plant in Jharkhand. Additional projects in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha are also underway, aiming to meet the nation's growing energy demands citeturn0news13.

In the renewable sector, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has extended the commissioning deadlines for certain solar projects to December 2025. This move addresses challenges like module availability and infrastructure delays, supporting India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 citeturn0news15.

💰 Financial Boost for Infrastructure

The Union Budget 2025 has allocated ₹1.5 lakh crore in 50-year interest-free loans to states for infrastructure development. Additionally, an asset monetization plan aims to generate ₹10 lakh crore for new projects between 2025 and 2030, signaling a strong commitment to infrastructure growth citeturn0search1.

These developments underscore India's dedication to building a robust infrastructure framework, positioning the nation for sustained economic growth and improved quality of life for its citizens.