The Ministry of Railways has inaugurated the First Green Train Corridor from Rameshwaram to Manamadurai, free from human waste discharge from trains on July 24, 2016.

The Ministry for Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER) is likely to approach the Ministry of Urban Development, seeking more liberal criteria for Northeastern cities to facilitate inclusion in the Smart City list.

The Union Cabinet has approved the policy for award of waterfront and associated land to port dependent industries in major ports and its operationalisation.

A NABL (National Accredited Board for testing and calibration Lab) certified Lab Testing Collection Centre for edible oil, chemicals and food grade items has been set up at New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT), in line with the government´s policy on ´ease of doing business´.

The Central government has approved an additional investment of Rs.16,641 crore for affordable housing for construction of 2,44,267 houses for urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) during the first four months of this financial year.

A Joint Venture (JV) agreement was signed between Ministry of Railways and Government of Haryana to expand Railway network in the state. The Ministry of Railways has taken initiative for formation of JV Companies with states.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and Cambodia.

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India for the financial year 2016-17.

An agreement was signed between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) and Bansal Group for the redevelopment and modernisation of Habibganj Railway Station located in Bhopal, MP.