Development Projects Worth ₹18,700 Crore Launched in Kolkata

• 16 Mar 2026

On 14th March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth ₹18,700 crore in Kolkata.

• The projects focus on roads, railways and port infrastructure development.
• The initiatives aim to strengthen connectivity across eastern India.
• The Kharagpur-Moregram Expressway project was among the major announcements.
• The Dubrajpur Bypass project will improve road connectivity in the region.
• New bridges will be constructed over the Kangsabati and Shilabati rivers.
• The projects aim to boost trade and industrial growth in the state.
• The Automatic Block Signalling System was dedicated on the Kalaikunda-Kanimahuli railway section.
• Six railway stations were redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• The stations include Kamakhyaguri, Anara, Tamluk, Haldia, Barabhum and Siuri.
• A new express train between Purulia and Anand Vihar Terminal was flagged off.
• The train will improve connectivity between West Bengal and northern states.
• Port infrastructure projects were also launched in Kolkata and Haldia.