Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the mammoth infrastructure revolution that has taken place over the past 11 years, calling it a cornerstone of India’s economic growth story that has attracted foreign investment.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “It’s been 11 Years Of Infra Revolution, with outstanding infrastructure being added that has enhanced India’s growth trajectory. From railways to highways, ports to airports, India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure network is boosting ‘Ease of Living’ and enhancing prosperity.” He further added, “India’s push for next-gen infrastructure is powered by sustainability and a long-term vision. It is laying the foundations of a self-reliant India!”
Listing out the highlights of the immense transformation that took place since 2014, Prime Minister Modi underlined the development of modern highways and ropeways, the unlocking of India’s maritime potential, affordable air travel under the UDAN scheme, and the overhaul of the country’s railway system. This includes the creation of Amrit Bharat Stations, the rollout of Vande Bharat trains, and the newly launched Amrit Bharat Express, all pointing to a sweeping railway revolution.
An official post from the Centre on X further echoed the vision of infrastructure-led progress: “Smart Cities. Safer Roads. Smoother Commutes — New India’s Infrastructure Promise.”
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the reins of the country in 2014, the infrastructure was in shambles, and economic growth was sluggish due to numerous high-profile corruption cases of the UPA government, which led to a loss of investor confidence in the Indian economy.
The Railways has achieved a milestone in connecting the northeastern states with other parts of the country over the last nine years. Railway connectivity to the entire North-East was undertaken by the NDA government since 2014. For the first time, railways connected Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. Railway infrastructure witnessed a 73% upgrade in the completion of track work.
Building the world’s greenest rail network, all railway stations are now lit with 100% LED lights. As much as 4,260 MW of solar power capacity and 3,427 MW of wind power capacity have been added to the grid, and 97% of broad gauge has been fully electrified. Till February 2025, Indian Railways installed 209 MW of solar plants at 2,249 stations and service buildings.
Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that India’s infrastructure has seen rapid progress in the last decade, as capital expenditure surged from Rs 2 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.21 lakh crore in 2025-26 — a significant six-fold increase towards the ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal. Allocation for capital expenditure is at its highest-ever level, at Rs 11.21 lakh crore during FY2026.
“India’s infrastructure is racing into the future under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. It’s a journey where steel and spirit merge, and each milestone carries the hopes of a billion,” another post said.
This year marks a significant milestone for the BJP-led NDA government under Prime Minister Modi’s stewardship, completing 11 years at the helm. Since assuming office on May 26, 2014, PM Modi has spearheaded a transformative decade of development, shaping India’s growth trajectory that led India to surpass Japan in seizing the position of the world’s fourth-largest economy.
The New Pamban Bridge stands as a testament to India’s engineering prowess and visionary infrastructure development. The bridge is a 2.07-kilometre-long marvel spanning the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, blending heritage with innovation.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the gems of 2025, pointing to India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge, the 2.08 km long bridge connecting Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu to the mainland. Another milestone is the Chenab Bridge, which is the world’s tallest arch bridge connecting Kashmir to mainland India.
There are some projects that are in the making, including the Ganga Expressway stretching 594 km from Meerut to Prayagraj, which, after completion, will emerge as India’s second-longest expressway. The Jewar International Airport, which will become Asia’s largest and the world’s fourth-largest airport, is nearing completion, and India’s first bullet train project is expected to be completed by 2028.
