Ro-Ro Ghogha-Dahej and subsequently Hazira project (in phase-2) marks the beginning of a radical transformation of the transportation and logistics sector in India. The logistic costs in India are extremely high and tapping the full potential of waterways will provide a huge impetus to movement of people, goods, commodities and vehicles.

Alongside rapid strides on other spheres, the Tourism sector in India now is surging forward; swiftly and surely. Gradually, our country with rich cultural heritage, dotted with many spots with nature’s bounty and charms, sublime environs and numerous other attractions, pilgrimage places depicted as “Incredible India” is gaining popularity for its destinations.

“The one land that all men desire to see and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give the glimpse for all the shows of all the rest of the globe combined”: Mark Twain on India. (Read in Hindi: विश्‍व पर्यटन का केन्‍द्र बनने की ओर अग्रसर भारत)

“Oh, my dear Motherland, why are you crying? The rule of foreigners is about to end! They are packing up! The national shame and misfortune will not last long! The wind of freedom has begun to blow, Old and young are yearning for freedom! When India becomes free, ‘Hari’ will also enjoy his freedom!” (Read in Hindi: बलिदान का मूर्त रूप है सेल्युलर जेल)

‘DigiYatra’ is an industry-led initiative co-ordinated by the Ministry in line with Digital India’s vision to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society. This follows Air Sewa which brings together all the stakeholders on a common platform for handling customer grievances and disseminating real-time data.

Road connectivity in the North-East saw a major transformation when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s longest river bridge –the Dhola- Sadia Bridge in Assam.