81 infra projects worth Rs 2.72 lakh crore under way in Raj: PMG report

Jaipur: Infrastructure projects worth over Rs 2.72 lakh crore are currently under execution in Rajasthan, according to the latest Project Monitoring Group report of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The report lists 81 projects across key sectors such as railways, highways, energy transmission, petroleum and civil aviation, making Rajasthan one of the states with a substantial pipeline of ongoing central infrastructure investments. The report was shared by CMO Monday.Officials said the projects are expected to significantly improve industrial growth, logistics, energy security and connectivity across the state.“The PMG report reflects the govt’s focus on accelerating infrastructure creation and ensuring timely execution of key projects. Rajasthan is emerging as one of the leading destinations for infrastructure investment in the country,” a senior state govt official said.Among the most ambitious projects is the Rs 79,459 crore Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer district, which is expected to be inaugurated soon. The refinery is being seen as a game changer for the state’s industrial economy and petroleum sector.The petroleum sector is also witnessing additional investment through HPCL’s Rs 461-crore petrochemical evacuation and marketing terminal in Barmer, which is targeted for completion by Dec 2026.Energy infrastructure forms another major component of the state’s development pipeline. According to the report, 19 energy transmission projects worth over Rs 75,000 crore, including several multistate schemes, are under implementation.The largest among them is the Rs 25,000-crore Rajasthan Part-I Power Transmission Project, which spans Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.The railway sector accounts for the largest share of ongoing investments. The report lists 23 railway projects under North Western Railway with a combined investment of Rs 1.64 lakh crore, including 10 multistate projects worth over Rs 1.55 lakh crore.In the aviation sector, the Airports Authority of India is implementing three projects worth Rs 2,874 crore.The most significant among them is the Rs 1,507-crore greenfield airport project at Bundi-Kota, expected to be completed by Nov 2027. The project is expected to provide a major boost to the Hadoti region.