India, the world’s fifth-largest economy, is undergoing a major infrastructure transformation. The nation is rolling out several large-scale, infrastructure projects, to improve trade and boost the economy. These initiatives aim to transform the country’s infrastructure landscape, contributing to India’s mission to become a developed country under Mission 2047. Through notable projects like Bharatmala Paryojana, Multimodal PM Gatishakti, and Vadhavan Port, India is poised to significantly strengthen its manufacturing and logistics sectors, leading to more trade and investments. These ambitious projects will also provide massive employment generation opportunities, and improve the country’s overall economic health. Let us look at the top 10 infrastructure projects in 2025, enabling the country’s growth and development at both domestic and international levels.

1. Gati Shakti National Master Plan

Launched in October 2021, the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is a transformative, multi-modal initiative by the Government of India. It aims to enhance connectivity across over 100 cities.

The plan is being built on an investment of ₹100 trillion. The goal is to reduce the country's logistics cost from 14-16% of the GDP to 9%. This will encourage economic growth and improve the efficiency of transportation networks in the country. Under the umbrella of Gati Shakti NMP, a range of infrastructure projects, including roads, railways, ports, airports, and mass transit systems are present.

The program incorporates various infrastructure schemes of different ministries and state governments – like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry ports, land ports, and UDAN - a regional connectivity scheme.

The National master plan aims to reshape India’s position globally as a manufacturing and trade hub. In order to facilitate quicker transportation of both raw materials and completed goods the Gati Shakti NMP will enhance connectivity in strategic economic zones.

The enhanced efficiency will assist Indian producers in offering competitive prices for their products in global marketplaces. With NMP India will increase its ability to draw in foreign investment, propel industrial growth, generate millions of jobs across the country and strengthen its economy as a whole. Raw materials and completed goods will be transported more quickly thanks to the Gati Shakti NMPs improved connectivity in strategic economic zones.

The enhanced efficiency will assist Indian producers in offering competitive prices for their products in global marketplaces. India will increase its foreign investment propel industrial growth generate millions of jobs across the country and strengthen its economy overall with NMP.

2. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Spanning 1,350 kilometers, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway was launched in 2019 and is expected to be completed in 2025. The game-changer expressway will reduce the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai by almost 50%. It is India’s largest greenfield expressway and is aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

The project is expected to cost ₹1,00,000 crore and will improve logistics and trade across the Delhi -Mumbai corridor by large means.

3. Smart Cities Mission

The Smart Cities Mission was launched by the Government of India in 2015 to develop 100 cities across 28 states. It entails 8,075 projects with an investment of ₹1,64,687 crore. Apart from ensuring sustainable development, enhancing the quality of life in these cities, building robust infrastructure, and strengthening urban development, this mission will also generate employment. A total of 10 lakh direct and 30 lakh indirect employment is expected to be created under the Smart City Mission.

4. Bharatmala Pariyojana

Bharatmala Pariyojana was envisioned in 2017. Of the total 34,800 km, 18,714 km will be completed in 2024. The project has attracted investments worth ₹10.64 lakh crore, will improve land connectivity across the country, and will also help with employment generation, including a projected 45 crore man-days of direct employment and 57 crore man-days of indirect jobs. The financing of the project was done through a combination of budget allocations and private investments. Bharatmala Pariyojana will also build 2000 kilometers of new border roads, increasing connectivity with neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, Thailand, and Nepal. This will create mutually beneficial trade opportunities and strengthen regional cooperation. Apart from cross-border trade enhancement, connecting major economic hubs and feeder routes will also boost domestic trade.

5. Vadhavan Port

Vadhavan Port will redefine India’s maritime capabilities. This ambitious project aims at handling over 23 million TEU containers by 2040. The port is a joint venture between the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). India's deep draft port deficit is addressed by its 20-meter depth. It aims to reduce congestion at JNPT and play a vital role in boosting India’s trade, positioning India as a leading maritime player on global trade routes. With a projected investment of ₹ 76,200 crores, Vadhvan Port will also contribute to India’s logistics capability by boosting overall cargo handling capacity.

6. Zoji-la Tunnel

Zoji-la Tunnel is situated between Srinagar and Drass on the Srinagar-Leh Highway in Jammu and Kashmir. It was built with an investment of ₹8,308 crore. The 14.2 km long tunnel is estimated to be one of Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnels and will significantly reduce the travel time across Zoji-la Pass. At 11,575 feet, the project provides an all-weather route, increasing the tourism and economic activities in the region. The completion deadline of the pass has been revised from 2026 to 2030, as of January 2025, 40% of the work has been completed.

7. Mumbai Coastal Road Project

Launched in 2018 and phase one inaugurated in 2024, the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) will connect Marine Drive in South Mumbai with Kandivali in the Northern part of the city. In 2024, the opening of the Marine Lines Flyover, connecting Marine Drive to the Bandra Worli Sea Link, has already improved connectivity and eased traffic congestion. With a budget of ₹14,000 crore, the entire project is expected to be completed by the mid-2025. This ambitious initiative includes an 8-lane access control expressway to decongest the city and promote sustainable development. The 29.20 km long tunnel has features like a twin tunnel under Malabar hills with scenic views along its stretches. In addition to reducing city traffic congestion, the MCRP enhances trade and commerce by lowering operational costs for businesses.

8. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) aims to connect Dadri in UP to Jawahar Lal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, going through Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana. It has a total investment of ₹124,000 crore. WDFC aims to increase the speed of goods movement which will significantly reduce logistics costs, through a comprehensive rail network for freight trains. It will cover 1,506 kilometers, with over 93% of the total length completed by January 2025, and the rest by the end of 2025. The completed portions of WDFC have already reduced the travel time between mines and thermal power plants from 35 hours to 20 hours. With 240 trains already operating daily in the corridor, they have reduced overall logistics costs by 13-15% to below 10% of the country’s GDP.

9. Central Vista Redevelopment

Central Vista Redevelopment Project aims at modernizing the administrative heart of the country, in the capital New Delhi with an investment of ₹20,000 crore. The administrative buildings under the project include the new parliament building, a common central secretariat, and various public spaces. The development along a stretch of 3.2 km is expected to improve administrative efficiency and the urban landscape. As of January 2025, approximately 85% of the construction has been completed, with the remaining 15% expected to be finalized by mid-2025.

10. Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway

The Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway connects Sardar Patel Ring Road near Sarkhej in Ahmedabad and Adhelai village in Bhavnagar, passing through the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). 80% of The Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway has already been completed and is expected to be completely operational by early 2025. The project has a budget of ₹3,500 crore and spans a distance of 109 km. It aims to improve access to the major industrial hubs, promoting economic growth and attracting investments in Gujarat.

Conclusion

Mission 2047 envisions making India a developed country as she turns 100. To realize the same, the country is undergoing a holistic transformation with visionary projects like the Gati Shakti National Master Plan, Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Bharatmala Pariyojana, and Smart City Mission all aimed at boosting trade, generating employment opportunities, and strengthening our economy. These significant shifts reflect India’s drive to sustainable development, innovation, and becoming a global powerhouse.

These projects lay the foundation for a modern infrastructure supporting India in her journey towards becoming a developed economy.

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