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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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2211. NHAI signs Rs 5,729 crore deal for Guwahati Ring Road project on BOT (Toll) Model
- On April 3, 2025, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a concession agreement with Infracon Pvt. Ltd. to develop the Guwahati Ring Road Project on a Build-Operate-Toll (BOT) model with zero grant, at an estimated cost of Rs 5,729 crore.
- Project Highlights: Total Length: 121 km Concession Period: 30 years (including 4 years for construction) State Contribution (Assam Govt): 50% of land cost Exemptions on royalty for aggregates and state GST Approx. contribution: Rs 1,270 crore Gross Project Cost: Around Rs 7,000 crore
- The Guwahati Ring Road project marks a major milestone in Northeast India's infrastructure landscape, offering long-term solutions to urban congestion while boosting economic activity and regional connectivity. Its execution under a BOT (Toll) model without government grants also showcases the growing maturity and confidence in PPP-led infrastructure delivery.
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2212. CM Mohan Majhi launches 14 industrial projects worth Rs 5,770 crore
- On 3April,2025, Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 14 industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 5,770 crore, promising to generate over 37,030 employment opportunities.
- The projects span over sectors like food processing, textile, apparel and technical textile, mechanical and electrical capital goods, packaging and refractory.
- The chief minister also assured all possible support to the investors for timely grounding of their projects while ensuring that the benefits of industrialisation reach every corner of the state.
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2213. Kaziranga sets new tourism record with 406,564 visitors
- On 4 April 2025 Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam has achieved a historic milestone by welcoming an unprecedented 406,564 tourists, including 17,693 international visitors, during the fiscal year 2024-25.
- The emarkable surge reflects a fourfold increase over the past decade, underscoring the park's growing appeal as a premier global wildlife destination.
- the local economy; the park will generate INR 10.90 crore in 2024–2025, a significant rise from INR 2.85 crore in 2014–15. The rise in the number of tourists has helped to provide the much required boost to local companies, which in turn lead to increased activity in shops, eateries, and lodging facilities, and thereby, resulting in economic growth in the nearby villages.
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2214. Cabinet approves four multitracking projects to enhance Indian Railways capacity
- On 4 April,2025, The Union Cabinet approved four major multitracking projects for Indian Railways, aiming to significantly enhance line capacity and improve both passenger and freight transportation across key routes.
- The project ammount With an estimated total cost of Rs. 18,658 crore, these projects will be completed by 2030-31 and are expected to streamline logistics, reduce costs, and support sustainable rail operations.
- Spanning 1,247 kilometers across 15 districts in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, the four approved projects are crucial for increasing the efficiency of transportation for essential commodities like coal, iron ore, and other minerals.
2215. Indian Navy Signs Rs 2.7 billion Diesel Engine Deal
- On 4 April 2025 The Indian Navy has signed a Project Sanction Order with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited for the design and development of a 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine under the Make-I category.
- With over 51 per cent indigenous content, the prototype engine will receive 71 per cent funding from the Government of India. The project also includes designing engines in the 3-10MW range for main propulsion and power generation in Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard ships.
- The agreement, valued at Rs 2.7 billion, was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
- This initiative will reduce dependency, save foreign exchange, and boost indigenous defence manufacturing. It is aligned with the government’s Aatmanirbharta vision, strengthening India's defence industrial ecosystem and technology self-reliance.
2216. Taj Mahal brings in Rs 297 crore in 5 years, tops ASI monument earnings
- On 4 April 2025 The iconic Taj Mahal continues to be the top revenue-generating monument among those protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), bringing in Rs 297 crore through ticket sales over the 2020 to 2025 financial years,
- Taj Mahal remains one of India’s most visited and admired heritage sites, drawing millions of tourists each year .
- monument-wise and year-wise revenue generated from ticket sales across ASI-protected monuments. He provided the figures in tabular form, covering five years. In FY19-20, Agra Fort and Qutub Minar followed the Taj Mahal in revenue.
- During FY20-21, amid pandemic disruptions, Tamil Nadu’s Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram and Odisha’s Sun Temple in Konark took the second and third spots.The consistent high earnings from the Taj Mahal underline its enduring global appeal and pivotal role in India’s cultural tourism economy.
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2217. DoT introduces lost smartphone tracking on trains
- On 4 April 2025 The DoT has teamed up with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to help recover lost mobile devices.
- The collaborative effort will streamline the process of locating phones that are misplaced either in transit or at the station.
- This initiative from the Department of Telecommunications brings much-needed relief to millions of daily travelers. With the new system in place, passengers can quickly block their lost phones using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, making it easier to track stolen devices.
- In addition, many helpful services are available through the Sanchar Saathi app, which the Department of Telecommunications launched recently. This government app allows users to block lost phones, check the active numbers registered in their name, and report any calls from suspicious internet numbers.
2218. मेघालय: पूर्व का स्कॉटलैंड और प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य की भूमि
- 2 अप्रैल, 1970 को मेघालय एक स्वायत्त राज्य के रूप में अस्तित्व में आया। इसे 1969 के असम पुनर्गठन अधिनियम के तहत स्वायत्त राज्य का दर्जा दिया गया था। इसके बाद, 21 जनवरी, 1972 को मेघालय को भारत का एक पूर्ण राज्य बना दिया गया। यह राज्य उत्तर-पूर्वी भारत में स्थित है और इसकी लंबाई लगभग 300 किलोमीटर तथा चौड़ाई 100 किलोमीटर तक फैली हुई है। मेघालय की राजधानी शिलांग है, जो समुद्र तल से 1496 मीटर की ऊंचाई पर स्थित है।
- मेघालय अपनी समृद्ध जैव विविधता, घने जंगलों और अद्वितीय जलवायु के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। यह राज्य अपने मानसून, पारंपरिक त्योहारों और मनोरम परिदृश्यों के लिए जाना जाता है। यहां अनेक प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य स्थल हैं, जिनमें झरने विशेष रूप से आकर्षण का केंद्र हैं। मेघालय का सबसे प्रसिद्ध और सुंदर झरना चेरापूंजी है, जो अपनी अत्यधिक वर्षा के लिए भी विश्व प्रसिद्ध है।
- राज्य में जैव विविधता संरक्षण के लिए दो राष्ट्रीय उद्यान और तीन वन्यजीव अभयारण्य स्थापित किए गए हैं। यहां की हरियाली, पहाड़ियों और ठंडी जलवायु के कारण मेघालय को "पूर्व का स्कॉटलैंड" भी कहा जाता है। राज्य की अनूठी संस्कृति और पारंपरिक रीति-रिवाज इसे भारत के सबसे आकर्षक पर्यटन स्थलों में से एक बनाते हैं।
2219. Indian Railways Reports 9% Annual Growth with 7,134 Coaches Manufactured in 2024-25
- On 4 April 2025 Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2024-25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches, which is a 9% increase from the 2024 according to the ministry of railways .
- In 2023-24, the production was 6,541 coaches. This growth highlights India's focus on modernising its Railway infrastructure to accommodate rising passenger needs.
- special emphasis was placed on producing non A/C coaches, with 4,601 units manufactured in 2024-25. This effort aims to cater to the needs of the common man, as stated
2220. 3,090 MW Hydropower Projects Under Construction in Jammu Kashmir: Govt
- On April 3, 2025, Union Minister of Power, informed the Lok Sabha that five hydroelectric projects with a total capacity of 3,090 MW are currently under construction in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Hydroelectric Projects Under Development: Ratle Hydroelectric Project – 850 MW Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project – 1,000 MW Kiru Hydroelectric Project – 624 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Project – 540 MW Parnai Hydroelectric Project – 38 MW
- With these large-scale hydro projects, Jammu & Kashmir is set to become a key hydropower hub, significantly enhancing energy security and economic growth. The central government’s proactive measures ensure that these projects are completed on time while minimizing cost overruns and delays.