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Cabinet Approves Developmental Projects: NIPU-2026, Railway Multitracking, Elevated Corridors
📅 Published 19 Jul 2026 · July 2026
Cabinet Approves Developmental Projects: NIPU-2026, Railway Multitracking, Elevated Corridors
- Approved by: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs [CCEA] chaired by PM Modi.
- A. National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat [NIPU-2026]:
- Aim: Encourage new investments in gas-based urea manufacturing units, estimated 1 Crore MT additional production capacity.
- Significance: Reduce import dependence, self-sufficiency in fertilizers.
- B. Railways: Two multitracking projects approved - Paradeep-Haridaspur Doubling and Rajkharsawan-Dangoaposi Fourth Line, estimated cost Rs 3,907 Cr covering 4 districts across Odisha and Jharkhand - Ministry of Railways.
- C. Elevated Corridor Projects in Varanasi, UP:
- Combined investment over Rs 25,000 Cr to reduce congestion and improve connectivity under Varanasi Decongestion Plan.
- 46.039 km 6-lane Greenfield Ganga Elevated Corridor connecting NH-19 with Varanasi Ring Road.
- 43.218 km predominantly 6/4-lane Varuna Elevated Corridor connecting NH-31 with Varanasi Ring Road.
- UPSC Relevance: GS3 - Infrastructure, Fertilizer security, Logistics.
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