VIKALP Scheme: More Than 57,000 Passengers Given Alternative Accommodation in 2023-24

Vikalp Scheme

Indian Railways is augmenting its innovative “VIKALP” scheme which would enhance the comfort of passengers by minimizing the discomfort of journey disruptions. In the period of 2023-24 over 57,200 passengers are successfully accommodated. It was introduced in the year 2016. According to this scheme, in all Indian Railways, confirmed seat or berth facility to wait-listed passenger. This would maximize train …

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Delhi Airport Achieves Major Milestone: Connects 150 Destinations

Delhi Airport

Delhi Airport is the first airport in India that has direct connectivity to 150 destinations. With Thai AirAsia X adding Bangkok as its latest direct route from Delhi, the airport’s status is further strengthened as a major aviation center in the region. Expansion and new international routes have been critical for cementing its position as a global favorite for travelers …

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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Rs 16,000 Crore Needed by 2030, FICCI Report Reveals

Electric Vehicle

The electric vehicles are set to revolutionise India’s transport system. A recent report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) states that India will need to pump in Rs 16,000 crore to build enough public charging stations for electric vehicles by 2030. It will take this investment that the government can easily ensure it has successfully …

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Afcons Infrastructure Shares Jump 8% After Bags Rs 1,007 Cr Bhopal Metro Rail Contract

Afcons

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd-the biggest subsidiary of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, saw shares spurt by 8% after a big contract deal. It bagged the Bhopal Metro Phase 1 project with a total bid of Rs 1,007 crore that has significantly built up the investors’ confidence into the firm and its shares now stand at a new 52-week high of Rs 564.40 …

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India Launched ‘Jalvahak’ Scheme to Reshuffle Inland Water Transport Scenario with Its Revolutionary Cargo Movement

Jalwahak

This was a giant leap for the country in transforming its logistics and transportation sector with the inauguration of the “Jalvahak” scheme under the leadership of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways to boost the movement of cargo by availing the vast network of the Indian nation with water ways. By incentivizing the use of National …

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