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671. AIIMS Jammu inaugurated
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Infrastructure Development
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Jammu and Kashmir
(Samba)
Times Of India
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- On February 20, 2024, the Prime Minister inaugurated AIIMS Jammu, a 226.84-acre medical institute located along NH-44 in Vijaypur, Samba district, providing specialised healthcare and reducing the need for patients to travel to Delhi.
- The Prime Minister opened the institute and highlighted how new AIIMS, medical colleges, expanded MBBS and PG seats, and upcoming nursing colleges aim to strengthen Jammu & Kashmir’s healthcare capacity and improve regional medical access.
- AIIMS Jammu was built under PMSSY; medical colleges increased from 4 to 12, MBBS seats from 500 to 1300, and PG seats from 0 to 650. Thirty-five nursing and paramedic colleges are also being established to boost healthcare training.
672. PM Modi inaugurates 200-acre IIM-Jammu campus
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Infrastructure Development
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Money Control
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- On February 20, 2024, a ₹500-crore, 200-acre permanent campus of IIM Jammu was inaugurated at Jagti, 14 km from Jammu City, marking a significant expansion of management education infrastructure in the Union Territory.
- The Prime Minister inaugurated the campus, highlighting how the new institute brings quality higher education closer to Jammu and Kashmir’s youth, reducing the need to study outside and supporting regional academic empowerment.
- Established in 2016 with an off-campus opened in 2020, IIM Jammu now advances value-based education, research, consultancy, and global linkages, aiming for world-class academic excellence and inclusive institutional growth.
673. PM Modi Launches India's Longest Transportation Tunnel In Jammu And Kashmir
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Infrastructure Development
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Jammu and Kashmir
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NDTV
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- On February 20, 2024, the country’s longest 12.77-km T-50 tunnel and the 48.1-km Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section were opened, enabling electrified train operations between Baramulla and Sangaldan in the Kashmir valley.
- The Prime Minister inaugurated the section and virtually flagged off two electrified trains. The project used escape tunnels, fire-safety pipelines, and multiple emergency cross-passages to ensure safe operations through challenging Himalayan terrain.
- USBRL spans 272 km with a cost of ₹41,119 crore, includes 11 tunnels in this section, and will soon offer travel across marvels like the Chenab bridge and Anji bridge, moving closer to Kashmir-to-Kanyakumari rail connectivity.
674. New steel bridge to provide relief to commuters in Jammu & Kashmir's Ramban district
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Infrastructure Development
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Jammu and Kashmir
(Ramban)
Economic Times
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- On december 11, 2025 it was reported that In Sangaldan, Gool tehsil of Ramban district in Jammu & Kashmir, GREF completed a ₹9-crore double-lane steel bridge over Chhapar Nallah, including 0.5-km approach roads, resolving a major bottleneck on the Ramban–Gool–Mahore route.
- GREF executed the project with steel super-structure construction and approach roads, addressing long-standing public hardships; local leaders and residents highlighted how frequent flooding earlier cut off access for commuters, patients, students and employees.
- The 45-m bridge aids 1.5 lakh people, prevents vehicle damage and travel delays, and supports tourism in Gool and Sangaldan; its proximity—10 km—to Sangaldan Railway Station further enhances safe, uninterrupted travel for train passengers.
675. Sonowal flags off first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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Uttar Pradesh
(Varanasi)
Economic Times
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- On On december 11, 2025 in Varanasi, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched commercial operations of India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel at Namo Ghat, advancing the government’s clean inland water transport agenda.
- Union Minister emphasised that India developed the vessel indigenously, demonstrating readiness for alternative fuels. He credited Prime Minister leadership for accelerating technological progress and integrating green energy into India’s transport systems.
- The hydrogen vessel is part of inland-waterways modernisation initiatives focused on clean transport, better connectivity and public convenience; its launch places India alongside China, Norway, the Netherlands and Japan in operating hydrogen-powered vessels.
676. Haryana govt releases ₹1,700 crore to boost urban infrastructure development
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Infrastructure
English
Haryana
(Chandigarh)
Economic Times
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- On December 10, 2025 At a press conference in Haryana, Chief Minister announced the release of ₹1,700 crore for HSVP and metropolitan development authorities to strengthen urban development across Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Panchkula, and Hisar.
- CM and Minister detailed how funds from the EDC Fund—₹3,000 crore allotted for FY 2025–26—are being utilised, with ₹1,500 crore already released earlier and an additional ₹1,700 crore disbursed for urban estate development.
- The new ₹1,700-crore release includes ₹700 crore for HSVP, ₹700 crore for GMDA, ₹170 crore for FMDA, ₹30 crore for PMDA, ₹80 crore for SMDA and ₹20 crore for HMDA; ₹2,188 crore was released in FY 2024–25 for similar works.
677. Centre clears ₹65-crore Lakshadweep jetty and cruise terminal at Old Mangalore Port under Sagarmala
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Infrastructure
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Lakshadweep
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Economic Times
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- During an environmental public hearing On december 10, 2025, officials confirmed approval to build a ₹65-crore dedicated Lakshadweep jetty, cargo berth and passenger cruise terminal at Old Mangalore Port under the Sagarmala Scheme.
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved Lakshadweep administration’s request for a dedicated berth to reduce berthing delays; the state government and UT will sign an agreement after final clearances to implement the Sagarmala project.
- The jetty includes a 303.6-m cargo berth, 76-m passenger berth, wharf construction costing ₹38.6 crore, cruise lounge ₹5.4 crore, 1,000-MT godown, 7-m dredging, and amenities such as X-ray scanning, gardens, restaurants, security zones and fire-fighting systems.
678. Indian Railways 2nd largest freight carrying rail network in world: Minister
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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India
NEWS
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- On december 11, 2025,it was reported that Indian Railways’ freight loading rose from 1,233 MT in 2020–21 to 1,617 MT in 2024–25, making it the world’s second-largest freight carrier. Despite rising input costs, freight rates have not been revised since 2018 to remain competitive.
- Passenger fares were marginally increased from July 1, 2025, after more than five years, with hikes ranging from 0.5 to 2 paise per km depending on class. General class (up to 500 km), MST, and suburban fares remain unchanged to safeguard affordability for low- and middle-income passengers.
- Railways is undertaking large-scale network expansion with 431 sanctioned projects and near-complete (99.1%) electrification of the broad-gauge network. Since 2014, about 2 lakh wagons and over 10,000 locomotives have been added to increase freight capacity and operational efficiency
679. India’s first hydrogen-powered train: What’s special about it?
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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India
Economic Times
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- On December 11, 2025 it was reported that In a Parliamentary reply, the Railways Minister announced completion of India’s first hydrogen-powered train—built on a pilot basis per RDSO specifications and supported by a dedicated hydrogen plant at Jind—advancing sustainable rail transport nationwide.
- Railways Minister explained that Indian Railways designed, prototyped and developed hydrogen traction technology indigenously; hydrogen is produced via electrolysis at Jind, enabling zero-emission operations and reflecting Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
- The train is the world’s longest broad-gauge hydrogen train with 10 coaches, powered by two 1,200-kW Driving Power Cars (2,400 kW total). It emits only water vapor, and pilot-phase costs cannot yet be compared with diesel or electric counterparts.
680. India secures $135 billion in FDI commitments in 2025 amid global investment surge
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Investment in Bharat by companies of other countries
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India
Economic Times
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- On Deceber 11, 2025, it was reported that India has received commitments worth at least $135 billion in 2025, with tech majors like Google, Microsoft and Amazon leading over $70 billion. Overall FDI inflows rose 16% in April–September, and officials expect total inflows to cross $100 billion for the first time.
- An additional 750–800 proposals worth over $65 billion are in process, spanning semiconductors, energy and manufacturing. This surge is seen as crucial to reversing strained net FDI levels caused by earlier repatriations and foreign investor exits.
- With foreign portfolio investors exiting and the rupee under pressure, long-term FDI is expected to provide stability. Technology leads the inflows, while the government pushes EV manufacturing to attract firms like Tesla, even as major global automakers have exited and Chinese EV players face caution.