(OT Webdesk)India’s transport sector has undergone a historic transformation from 2014 to 2025, fueled by policy initiatives such as PM GatiShakti, Bharatmala, and the National Logistics Policy.
The government’s emphasis on infrastructure development has led to rapid highway expansion, railway electrification, aviation modernisation, and port efficiency improvements.
- 60% expansion in the national highway network, growing from 91,287 km to 1,46,204 km.
- Road construction rate tripled, reaching 34 km per day.
- Bharatmala awarded 26,425 km of road projects, with 20,378 km already completed.
- Over 45,000 route kilometres electrified, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
- Kavach safety system deployed for improved railway security.
- The UDAN scheme operationalised 88 airports, serving 1.51 crore passengers.
- Digi Yatra introduced seamless digital access at 24 airports, benefiting 5.22 crore users.
- Port capacity doubled to 2,762 MMTPA, reducing vessel turnaround time to 49 hours.
- Cargo movement via inland waterways soared by 710%, reaching 146 MMT.
- Sustainability efforts include Green Hydrogen hubs at three major ports.
PM GatiShakti serves as an integrated GIS-based infrastructure planning platform, connecting 44 ministries and 36 states/UTs.
This strategic planning aligns with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, ensuring connectivity and economic growth.
With India’s transport infrastructure evolving at an unprecedented pace, these initiatives set the foundation for a stronger, interconnected, and efficient future.
