Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced and inaugurated development projects worth around ₹14,700 crore in Jind, Haryana. The package is relevant for UPSC because it combines green mobility, transport infrastructure, health-sector expansion, and cultural projects in one current-affairs event.
The most notable announcement was India’s first hydrogen-powered train on the 90-kilometre Jind–Sonipat route. The Prime Minister described it as a smoke-free and indigenous milestone under Make in India; the government also said the train has 3,200 horsepower and 10 coaches.
What happened
The package covered roads, rail, health, agriculture-linked connectivity, and heritage projects in Haryana.
Key announcements and projects
Transport and connectivity
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