1. Bullet Train

Route: Mumbai to Ahmedabad
Length: 352 km (with a 50 km stretch between Surat to Bilimora)
Completion: Expected by 2027 (partial completion by 2026)
Objective: Introduce high-speed rail to reduce travel time and improve connectivity.

2. Central Vista

Location: Central Vista, New Delhi
Objective: Redevelop the central administrative area for sustainability, heritage protection, and improved public spaces.
Status: Ongoing

3. Bharatmala

Focus: Development of roadways, tunnels, elevated corridors, and flyovers.
Phase-I Completion: Expected by the end of 2026
Estimated Cost: INR 8.5 lakh crores
Objective: Improve the efficiency of the National Corridor, including the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South and East-West corridors.

4. SagarMala

Objective: Enhance logistics through better utilization of waterways and coastline.
Focus: Port-based development for efficient goods transportation.
Status: Ongoing

5. Dedicated Freight Corridors

Sections: Six major corridors (Western, Eastern, East-West, North-South, East Coast, Southern)
Objective: Streamline freight train services for faster and efficient goods movement.
Status: Ongoing

6. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Length: 1350 km (8 lanes)
Objective: Connect Delhi and Mumbai, reducing travel time from 24 hours to 12 hours.
Foundation: Laid on March 08, 2019
Status: Under construction

7. Chenab Railway Bridge

Height: 359 m (world’s highest rail bridge)
Length: 1315 m
Completion: November 2017 (base), August 2022 (final)
Objective: Improve connectivity across the Chenab River.
Status: Completed

8. 5G

Launch Date: October 01, 2022
Objective: Enhance communication and networking, particularly in rural areas.
Status: Implemented by networks like Airtel and Jio.

9. Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)

Route: Mumbai to Delhi, passing through several major states
Estimated Cost: $90 billion
Objective: Industrial development as part of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC).
Equity: 49% Government of India, 29% JBIC, remaining by other institutions
Status: Work in progress

10. Dholera Smart City

Location: 40 km from Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Objective: Create a sustainable and livable city.
Start Year: 2005
Status: Under construction

11. Aditya L1 Mission

Objective: India’s first mission to study the Sun, focusing on the Sun-Earth atmosphere.
Launch Window: June-July
Primary Payload: Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)
Status: Upcoming

12. Gaganyaan Mission

Objective: Send three astronauts to space for seven days.
Planned Orbit: 400 km
Expected Launch: Fourth quarter of 2024
Status: Upcoming

13. Defence Industrial Corridor

Corridors: Uttar Pradesh (Agra, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow), Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem, Tiruchirappalli)
Objective: Reduce foreign dependency in the Aerospace and Defence sector.
Status: Ongoing

14. Indian Space Station

Objective: Construct a space station for astronauts to stay for 15-20 days.
Planned Orbit: 400 km above Earth
Weight: 20 tonnes
Status: Planned

15. Great Nicobar Development

Location: Great Nicobar Island
Objective: Develop aero-city housing and an international airport to boost tourism and economic growth.
Status: Planned

Conclusion

These projects signify India’s ambition to enhance infrastructure, improve connectivity, and boost economic growth. Each project, whether completed, ongoing, or planned, plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s future, making India a rapidly transforming nation.

These mega projects are not only set to improve the country's infrastructure and economy but also enhance the quality of life for its citizens, ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth.