Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that the BJP-led NDA government has approved infrastructure projects worth ₹3 lakh crore during its first 100 days in office. These projects include connecting 25,000 unconnected villages to road networks and developing a mega port in Wadhawan, Maharashtra.
Shah, speaking at a press conference alongside Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the government’s focus on both infrastructure and agriculture. Major agricultural policies include increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops, removing the Minimum Export Price (MEP) on onions and basmati rice, and raising import duties on crude palm, soybean, and sunflower oils.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term on June 9, 2024, and the government’s focus has been on providing stable policies with flexibility for addressing issues without altering core strategies.
Among the approved projects is the Wadhawan Mega Port in Maharashtra, worth ₹76,200 crore, set to be one of the top 10 ports globally. Under the Prime Minister’s Rural Roads Scheme-4 (PMGSY-IV), ₹49,000 crore has been allocated to upgrade 62,500 km of roads and bridges, connecting 25,000 villages, many with populations below 100.
In addition, the government has committed ₹50,600 crore to strengthen India’s road network, including eight National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects spanning 936 km. To further boost agriculture, a new fund named Agrisure has been launched to support startups and rural enterprises.
