Modern rail-linked logistics hubs with warehousing and cold storage infrastructure strengthen freight movement for agriculture, manufacturing and key industries Key Highlights 142 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) commissioned across India. 310 additional terminals receive in-principle approval. Existing GCTs offer 224 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) freight handling capacity. Around ₹10,000
Single-platform rail app records 9.65 lakh daily bookings while Railways tightens cyber security and anti-fraud measures to enhance passenger experience Key Highlights RailOne app surpasses 4.55 crore downloads since launch. Average 9.65 lakh tickets booked daily through the app. 89% of reserved railway tickets booked online between June 2025
Indian Railways has reported a significant improvement in rail safety, with only two consequential train accidents recorded during 2026-27 (up to June 2026), reflecting the impact of sustained investments in technology, infrastructure, rolling stock and maintenance practices. According to information shared by the Ministry of Railways
ICAR-CISH and APEDA validate 25-day sea freight protocol, reducing logistics costs and improving returns for mango growers Key Highlights 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes exported to Dubai First successful commercial sea shipment from Uttar Pradesh Nearly 90% fruit reached destination in marketable condition Sea freight offers ₹15–20 per
India becomes the world's second most electrified railway network after Switzerland, cuts diesel consumption by 185 crore litres and expands renewable energy use Key Highlights 99.6% of Indian Railways' Broad Gauge network has now been electrified. India is now the second most electrified railway network globally, behind Switzerland
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu highlights transport infrastructure, aviation skills and MRO sector as key drivers of India's Viksit Bharat vision Key Highlights Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) held its 4th Convocation, awarding degrees to 121 students. University launched its first MBA in Metro Rail Management. E. Sreedharan, popularly known
AI-powered pest detection, weather forecasting and multilingual digital advisory platforms drive India's digital agriculture mission Key Highlights Ministry of Agriculture is expanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) across farming, crop insurance, governance and farmer advisory services. 5.28 crore farmers are receiving AI-based monsoon and weather advisories from the India Meteorological
Weather Information Network and Data System (WINDS) to strengthen crop insurance, farm advisories and climate resilience with hyperlocal weather data across India Key Highlights 16,843 Automatic Weather Station (AWS) and Automatic Rain Gauge (ARG) sites approved under the Weather Information Network and Data System (WINDS). 892 weather stations