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India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Review meeting held to fast-track infrastructure projects worth Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat, Rajasthan
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): A high-level meeting was convened to review key issues impacting major infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with a focus on resolving bottlenecks through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) mechanism. A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects--collectively valued at over Rs 36,296 crore--were taken up for discussion at the meeting that was held on July 3, 2025, the Commerce Ministry said in a release on Monday. Among the major initiatives discussed was the Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for the evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a projected investment of Rs 14,147 crore. The scheme aims to facilitate seamless integration of renewable energy into the national grid by developing high-capacity transmission infrastructure, including substations and transmission lines. In Rajasthan, the scheme targets solar zones in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Barmer, while in Gujarat, the focus areas include Surendranagar, Patan, and Kutch. 'These projects are crucial for evacuating solar power from renewable energy-rich regions and delivering it reliably to consumption centres across India. The meeting focused on addressing key challenges such as right-of-way (RoW) and land acquisition to accelerate progress,' the statement from the commerce ministry said. The meeting also reviewed the 5G/4G network expansion project of Reliance Jio, recognised as a project of national importance. The initiative seeks to extend 5G mobile services to uncovered and remote areas, while also strengthening existing 4G infrastructure. Discussions were held with the State Government to expedite resolution of pending forest-related issues. Once completed, the project will significantly improve digital connectivity, especially in remote and strategically important regions. Principal Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Praveen Mahto, who chaired the meeting, reaffirmed the Government's commitment to strengthening the institutional framework for project monitoring. He directed the concerned authorities to adopt a proactive approach in resolving pending issues. Mahto also underlined the importance of private project proponents actively leveraging the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) platform ( to accelerate implementation. He emphasised that effective coordination among Central Ministries, State Governments, and private stakeholders are essential for timely and efficient resolution of project-related concerns. (ANI)
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Centre fast-tracks infra projects worth Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The Centre has fast-tracked big-ticket infrastructure projects worth over Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat and Rajasthan, following a high-level meeting convened last week, with a focus on resolving bottlenecks through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) mechanism, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday. A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects were taken up at the meeting. Among the major initiatives discussed was the Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for the evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a projected investment of Rs 14,147 crore. The scheme aims to facilitate the seamless integration of renewable energy into the national grid by developing high-capacity transmission infrastructure, including substations and transmission lines, the statement explained. In Rajasthan, the scheme targets solar zones in Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Barmer, while in Gujarat, the focus areas include Surendranagar, Patan, and Kutch. These projects are crucial for evacuating solar power from renewable energy-rich regions and delivering it reliably to consumption centres across India. The meeting focused on addressing key challenges such as right-of-way (RoW) and land acquisition to accelerate progress. The meeting also reviewed the 5G/4G network expansion project of Reliance Jio, recognised as a project of national importance. The initiative seeks to extend 5G mobile services to uncovered and remote areas, while also strengthening existing 4G infrastructure. Discussions were held with the State Government to expedite the resolution of pending forest-related issues. Once completed, the project will significantly improve digital connectivity, especially in remote and strategically important regions, the statement said. Principal Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Praveen Mahto, who chaired the meeting, reaffirmed the Government's commitment to strengthening the institutional framework for project monitoring. He directed the concerned authorities to adopt a proactive approach to resolving pending issues. Mahto also underlined the importance of private project proponents actively leveraging the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) platform ( to accelerate implementation. He emphasised that effective coordination among Central Ministries, State Governments, and private stakeholders is essential for the timely and efficient resolution of project-related concerns. The meeting was attended by senior officials from Central Ministries, State Governments, and key project proponents, reflecting a strong commitment to collaborative infrastructure development, the statement added.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
DPIIT reviews key issues holding up mega infra projects in TN, Andhra Pradesh
The Project Monitoring Group (PMG) of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a high-level review meeting on Monday to address key issues impacting mega infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Among the key projects discussed was the Multi-Product Pipeline project from Irugur in Tamil Nadu to Devangonthi in Karnataka, at an estimated investment of ₹1,732 crore. The pipeline spans multiple districts in Tamil Nadu — Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Erode, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Salem, and Tiruppur — and then extends into the Kolar and Bengaluru Rural districts of Karnataka. According to a release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the project faced three key land acquisition issues and one forest clearance issue in Tamil Nadu, which were taken up for resolution. A total of 18 critical issues pertaining to nine infrastructure projects that are collectively valued at over ₹4,904 crore were reviewed during the meeting, which was chaired by the Principal Economic Advisor to the DPIIT Praveen Mahto, and included senior officials of central ministries and state governments.
