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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
DPIIT reviews issues affecting 11 infrastructure projects in 5 states
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has reviewed 18 issues affecting 11 infrastructure projects in Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam and Nagaland, an official statement said on Thursday. The meeting, chaired by DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Bhatia, was attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents. "In the meeting, 18 issues across 11 significant projects were reviewed in the state of Jharkhand, with a total cost of all projects exceeding Rs 34,213 crore," the commerce and industry ministry said. The Patratu Thermal Power Station Expansion Project Phase-I pertaining to the state of Jharkhand was reviewed in detail, it said. It added that issues on a private sector project of GeoEnpro Petroleum Ltd in Arunachal Pradesh, worth Rs 1,000 crore, were also reviewed. The Secretary advised the state government to accord high priority to the matter and extend all necessary support to GeoEnpro to ensure the timely resolution of the project-related issues. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


Hans India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Centre fast-tracks 17 mega infra projects worth Rs 14,096 cr
New Delhi: The Centre has fast-tracked 17 mega projects being carried out with an investment of Rs 14,096 crore across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. A high-level meeting headed by Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Bhatia, took stock of as many as 19 issues related to the these projects with a focus on fast-tracking resolution of implementation challenges through enhanced inter-ministerial and inter-state coordination, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The review meeting, conducted under the aegis of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), was attended by senior officials from Central ministries, state governments, and project proponents. Among the major projects reviewed was the four-laning of the Jaunpur-Akbarpur road project, valued at Rs 3,164.72 crore. The project involves two key issues across two work packages, and is crucial for improving regional connectivity and road infrastructure. The meeting also laid emphasis on the establishment of new ESI Hospitals at multiple strategic locations. These projects are part of the Centre's broader effort to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, particularly in underserved and high-demand regions. Bhatia noted that the hospitals will significantly improve access to quality medical care and contribute to regional development, thereby supporting the well-being of the workforce and their families. The construction of the permanent campus of NIT Uttarakhand at Sumari in Pauri Garhwal district was another key project reviewed. Aimed at strengthening the region's educational ecosystem, the campus will provide a state-of-the-art academic and administrative environment for the institute. Once operational, it is expected to elevate the quality of technical education and research in Uttarakhand and spur local socio-economic development. Bhatia reiterated the Government's commitment to reinforcing the institutional framework for project monitoring and urged all stakeholders to adopt a proactive approach for issue resolution. He encouraged private sector participants to actively engage with the PMG platform ( to expedite project implementation by leveraging streamlined coordination with the government and other key entities, the statement added.


India Gazette
23-04-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
DPIIT reviews mega infrastructure projects in four states worth Rs 14,096 crore
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) which is responsible for fostering industrial growth and internal trade reviewed mega infrastructure projects in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and total cost of these projects exceeds Rs14,096 crore, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in a release. Amardeep Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT, chaired a high-level meeting to review 19 issues across 17 significant mega infrastructure projects. The review meeting, conducted under the aegis of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), was attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents. The discussions focused on fast-tracking resolution of implementation challenges through enhanced inter-ministerial and inter-state coordination. Among the major projects reviewed was the four-laning of the Jaunpur-Akbarpur road project, valued at Rs 3,164.72 crore. The project involves two key issues across two work packages, and is crucial for improving regional connectivity and road infrastructure. The meeting also laid emphasis on the establishment of new ESI Hospitals at multiple strategic locations. These projects are part of the Government of India's broader effort to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, particularly in underserved and high-demand regions. Bhatia noted that the hospitals will significantly improve access to quality medical care and contribute to regional development, thereby supporting the well-being of the workforce and their families. The construction of the permanent campus of NIT Uttarakhand at Sumari in Pauri Garhwal district was another key project reviewed. Aimed at strengthening the region's educational ecosystem, the campus will provide a state-of-the-art academic and administrative environment for the institute. Once operational, it is expected to elevate the quality of technical education and research in Uttarakhand and spur local socio-economic development. Bhatia reiterated the Government's commitment to reinforcing the institutional framework for project monitoring and urged all stakeholders to adopt a proactive approach for issue resolution. He encouraged private sector participants to actively engage with the PMG platform to expedite project implementation by leveraging streamlined coordination with the government and other key entities. (ANI)


Hans India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Centre fast-tracks 17 mega infra projects worth Rs 14,096 crore across 4 states
New Delhi: The Centre has fast-tracked 17 mega projects being carried out with an investment of Rs 14,096 crore across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. A high-level meeting headed by Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Bhatia, took stock of as many as 19 issues related to the these projects with a focus on fast-tracking resolution of implementation challenges through enhanced inter-ministerial and inter-state coordination, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The review meeting, conducted under the aegis of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), was attended by senior officials from Central ministries, state governments, and project proponents. Among the major projects reviewed was the four-laning of the Jaunpur-Akbarpur road project, valued at Rs 3,164.72 crore. The project involves two key issues across two work packages, and is crucial for improving regional connectivity and road infrastructure. The meeting also laid emphasis on the establishment of new ESI Hospitals at multiple strategic locations. These projects are part of the Centre's broader effort to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, particularly in underserved and high-demand regions. Bhatia noted that the hospitals will significantly improve access to quality medical care and contribute to regional development, thereby supporting the well-being of the workforce and their families. The construction of the permanent campus of NIT Uttarakhand at Sumari in Pauri Garhwal district was another key project reviewed. Aimed at strengthening the region's educational ecosystem, the campus will provide a state-of-the-art academic and administrative environment for the institute. Once operational, it is expected to elevate the quality of technical education and research in Uttarakhand and spur local socio-economic development. Bhatia reiterated the Government's commitment to reinforcing the institutional framework for project monitoring and urged all stakeholders to adopt a proactive approach for issue resolution. He encouraged private sector participants to actively engage with the PMG platform ( to expedite project implementation by leveraging streamlined coordination with the government and other key entities, the statement added.