Year End Review: India Accelerates Infrastructure Development with Advanced Technology
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New Delhi, Dec 31 (NationPress) Since 2014, India has been utilizing technology in a range of innovative ways to accelerate infrastructure projects, substantially boosting efficiency and minimizing delays.
A recent study by Oxford revealed that India’s PRAGATI platform has expedited 340 stalled infrastructure initiatives valued at $205 billion, reducing project delays from years to just a few months through monthly video conferences led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the deployment of digital dashboards for monitoring progress.
Through initiatives like SWAMITVA, India is also in the process of digitizing land records. So far, 2.2 crore property rights have been granted across 1.5 lakh villages.
In 2024, India achieved notable advancements in its transportation infrastructure, adopting cutting-edge technologies.
A significant achievement was the inauguration of India’s first Hyperloop test track at IIT Madras, propelling the nation’s vision for rapid rail travel forward. Hyperloop trains can reach speeds of up to 1,100 kmph, with an operational speed of around 360 kmph. The trains are designed to operate in a frictionless, vacuum-sealed environment, enabling faster travel and improved energy efficiency.
India also made substantial progress in upgrading road infrastructure by completing pilot studies for the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), which will facilitate a distance-based electronic tolling system.
A significant initiative is underway in Quantum, AI, and Blockchain Technologies. The National Quantum Mission is pushing India toward global dominance in quantum technology, while BharatGen highlights the nation’s commitment to developing AI suited for India. In 2024, India made great progress in solidifying its position in secure digital technologies and AI innovation.
A significant boost to Blockchain technology was also observed with the launch of 'Vishvasya: National Blockchain Technology Stack', which aims to offer Blockchain-as-a-Service for secure applications, alongside the initiation of the National Blockchain Framework to create trusted digital platforms.
BharatGen, the world's inaugural government-funded Multimodal Large Language Model project, was launched with a focus on developing efficient and inclusive AI in Indian languages.
In a groundbreaking move for the country, India also established an end-to-end quantum communication link using both fibre and free-space technologies. The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) demonstrated this capability.
