India Uzbekistan bilateral ties on the sidelines of SCO Summit
The Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) under the Ministry of Finance has cleared six freight railway lines spanning a total of 647 km.
For the first time, Indian Railways will adopt the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)—a financing framework widely used in highway infrastructure—to co-share investment costs and operational risks with private builders.
State-Wise Project Breakdown
1. Odisha (4 Lines):
Balaram–Putgadia–Tentuloi (Inner Corridor) — 49.58 km
Budhapank–Tentuloi–Luburi (Outer Corridor) — 112.56 km
Jajpur-Keonjhar Road–Aradi–Dhamara Port — 101.26 km
Tikiri Station to Waltair Bauxite Mines — 48.96 km
2. Telangana (1 Line):
Manuguru to Ramagundam — 207.80 km
3. Jharkhand (1 Line):
Pakur/Nagarnabi to Godda — 126.52 km
For the first time, Indian Railways will adopt the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)—a financing framework widely used in highway infrastructure—to co-share investment costs and operational risks with private builders.
State-Wise Project Breakdown
1. Odisha (4 Lines):
Balaram–Putgadia–Tentuloi (Inner Corridor) — 49.58 km
Budhapank–Tentuloi–Luburi (Outer Corridor) — 112.56 km
Jajpur-Keonjhar Road–Aradi–Dhamara Port — 101.26 km
Tikiri Station to Waltair Bauxite Mines — 48.96 km
2. Telangana (1 Line):
Manuguru to Ramagundam — 207.80 km
3. Jharkhand (1 Line):
Pakur/Nagarnabi to Godda — 126.52 km
--> NDMA Assessment: The National Disaster Management Authority identified 195 vulnerable glacial lakes across six Himalayan states and Union territories, categorizing 67 of them as Category A ("very high risk").
--> Central Water Commission Findings: The CWC's June 2026 monitoring report flagged 147 glacial lakes that showed an expansion in water spread over the month, recommending vigorous monitoring
--> Central Water Commission Findings: The CWC's June 2026 monitoring report flagged 147 glacial lakes that showed an expansion in water spread over the month, recommending vigorous monitoring
GAYA
Gaya is important not only for Pind Daan, but also for its religious, historical and cultural significance.
Vishnupad Temple – associated with the sacred footprint of Lord Vishnu.
Bodh Gaya – Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Buddha attained enlightenment here.
Mangla Gauri Temple – important Shakti pilgrimage centre.
Brahmayoni Hill – prominent religious and tourist site of Gaya.
Dungeshwari Caves – associated with Buddha’s meditation before enlightenment.
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Gaya is important not only for Pind Daan, but also for its religious, historical and cultural significance.
Vishnupad Temple – associated with the sacred footprint of Lord Vishnu.
Bodh Gaya – Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Buddha attained enlightenment here.
Mangla Gauri Temple – important Shakti pilgrimage centre.
Brahmayoni Hill – prominent religious and tourist site of Gaya.
Dungeshwari Caves – associated with Buddha’s meditation before enlightenment.
#BIHARspecial
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