PMGSY-III Extended Till March 2029, Outlay Hiked to ₹83,977 Crore for Rural Road Consolidation

Cabinet Approves ₹29,054 Cr Khelo India Scheme with 60:40 State Funding Ratio

The Union Cabinet has revamped the Khelo India Scheme with a massive ₹29,054 crore outlay, eight times the previous allocation, and introduced a state-sharing model for sports infrastructure funding. This marks a strategic shift from fully central funding to a partnership model, with special provisions for North-Eastern, Himalayan states, and UTs.

Railway Board Orders Dedicated Inquiry Teams for Faster Train Accident Probe, Safety Budget at ₹1.20 Lakh Crore

The Railway Board has mandated dedicated inquiry locations near accident sites to expedite probe completion, addressing systemic delays. With safety spending rising to ₹1.20 lakh crore and train accidents declining sharply (only 2 in FY 2026-27), this move signals a shift towards accountability and data-driven safety management.

NHAI Issues New Guidelines for High-Speed Corridors: Lane Norms, Barrier-less Tolling, and Vision 2047 Target

NHAI has issued comprehensive guidelines for the design and construction of high-speed corridors (expressways), including lane norms based on traffic volume (PCU), access control, signage, barrier-less tolling, and boundary walls. This move aims to standardize DPR preparation and aligns with India's Vision 2047 target of 50,000 km of high-speed corridors by 2036-37. Students must note the PCU thresholds, signage distances, and the RCC boundary wall height for prelims.

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport: ₹5,640 Cr Greenfield Airport Dedicated in Andhra Pradesh

PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh — the state's first greenfield airport built at ₹5,640 crore under PPP. This event marks a major push for regional aviation, with the airport designed to handle 6 million passengers annually, and signals the government's focus on connecting smaller cities through expanded airport infrastructure (74 airports in 2014 → 166 now).

U.P. Launches 'Jal Sarthi' App to Track Rural Water Supply Projects, Over 1.2 Lakh Downloads

Uttar Pradesh launched the 'Jal Sarthi' mobile app in May 2026 to enable real-time monitoring of rural water supply projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission. With over 1.2 lakh downloads within days, the app provides village-level data on drinking water schemes, household tap connections, and infrastructure status, promoting transparency and citizen engagement. This is a key example of state-level digital governance initiatives.

Delhi Master Plan 2047 Tabled at DDA: 5-Year Delay, Yamuna O-Zone Policy & 1,511 Colonies Regularisation

The Delhi Master Plan 2047, delayed by 5 years, is finally tabled at DDA for approval. The plan addresses Yamuna O-Zone regulation, regularisation of 1,511 unauthorised colonies, and new TOD and slum rehabilitation policies. This is critical for understanding urban governance, environmental regulation, and Delhi's development trajectory — a hot topic for UPSC Prelims and Mains.

DDA Approves Master Plan Delhi 2047: Land Pooling, GDA Policy, 3,500 Hectares Unauthorised

DDA has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, ending a five-year delay and setting Delhi's 20-year framework for housing, transport and green spaces. The plan focuses on land pooling, GDA policy, TOD and regularisation of unauthorised colonies amid a severe affordable housing crunch. For exams, remember the approval body, the 1957 Act, and the housing data: affordable supply fell from 62% to 11%, luxury share hit 70%.

Delhi Master Plan 2047 Prioritizes Right to Walk: 42% Non-Motorized Trips, 14 Walk Plans Proposed

Delhi Master Plan 2047 emphasizes the 'Right to Walk' with pedestrian-only zones, safe pathways, and improved public transport integration. Key stats: 42% of trips are non-motorized, average walk 1.6 km/day. DDA has prepared 14 Walk Plans for 24 priority areas.