Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
India has commissioned about 8,000 tonnes a year of green hydrogen capacity, says MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy told the Rajya Sabha on 25 March 2026 that about 8,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity had been commissioned in India till February 2026.
Odisha waives permission fees and eases approvals for city gas distribution projects
On 25 March 2026 Odisha's Housing & Urban Development Department ordered urban local bodies to waive permission fees for laying underground city gas pipelines, to speed up PNG connections; the relief runs till 30 June 2026.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Coal gasification key to energy security, says Kishan Reddy; mission targets 100 MT by 2030
Addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit on 22 March 2026, Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said coal gasification will cut import dependence, noting the National Coal Gasification Mission's target of 100 million tonnes by 2030 and a ₹8,500 crore incentive framework.
Maiden Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 concludes with 35,000+ exhibition attendees
The first Bharat Electricity Summit concluded on 22 March 2026 with over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 28 States/UTs, 200+ exhibiting companies and 6,000+ delegates, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal giving the valedictory address.
Kavach commissioned on 190 route km of Prayagraj–Kanpur section of Delhi–Howrah corridor
On 22 March 2026 Indian Railways commissioned the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on the 190 route-km Prayagraj–Kanpur section in Uttar Pradesh, paving the way for 160 kmph operations on the Delhi–Howrah high-density corridor.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Cabinet approves ₹2,584.60-crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Union Cabinet on 18 March 2026 approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore for about 1,500 MW of projects of 1–25 MW each.
Cabinet approves BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) with ₹33,660 crore for 100 plug-and-play industrial parks
The Union Cabinet on 18 March 2026 approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an allocation of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks of 100–1,000 acres across the country.
Bihar regulator keeps power tariff unchanged for 2026-27, rejects 35-paise hike and unifies domestic tariff
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) on 18 March 2026 announced no electricity tariff hike for 2026-27, rejecting the DISCOMs' proposal of 35 paise per unit, and introduced a uniform tariff for urban and rural domestic consumers.
ALMM extended to solar ingots and wafers through List-III, effective 1 June 2028
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on 18 March 2026 that the ALMM Order has been expanded with ALMM List-III for solar ingots and wafers, mandatory for all projects from 1 June 2028.
Maharashtra notifies Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Policy 2025-26 to 2035-36, targeting 65% RE by FY 2035-36
Maharashtra notified its Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Policy 2025-26 to 2035-36 by a Government Resolution of 18 March 2026, aiming for renewables to meet 65% of electricity demand and storage of at least 10% of demand by FY 2035-36.
CCEA approves ₹6,969-crore 4-lane access-controlled NH-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in UP
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 18 March 2026 approved a 101.515-km 4-lane access-controlled NH-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a cost of ₹6,969.04 crore.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi reach Mundra and Kandla after crossing Strait of Hormuz
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 17 March 2026 thanked the crews of Indian-flagged LPG carriers MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz with about 92,712 tonnes of LPG and reached Mundra and Kandla on 16 and 17 March.
National Highways Fee (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 come into force with e-notices and double charge for unpaid toll
The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 came into effect on 17 March 2026, introducing e-notices for unpaid tolls, a charge of twice the toll if not paid within 72 hours, and VAHAN-linked restrictions after 15 days.
India Post launches 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel for time-definite delivery between six metros
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 17 March 2026 launched India Post's 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel services, offering guaranteed next-day or two-day delivery between six metro cities.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
FASTag Annual Pass fee raised to ₹3,075 from 1 April 2026
The National Highways Authority of India said on 15 March 2026 that the FASTag Annual Pass fee will rise from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for 2026-27, effective 1 April 2026.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav launches 127 projects worth ₹363.82 crore in Nepanagar
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 127 development works worth ₹363.82 crore in Nepanagar, Burhanpur district, on 15 March 2026.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
PM Modi launches ₹23,550-crore projects in Silchar, performs bhoomi pujan of Shillong–Silchar High-Speed Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, Assam, on 14 March 2026, including the ground-breaking of the Shillong–Silchar High-Speed Corridor.
LPG Control Order amended: households with PNG must surrender domestic LPG connections
The Centre on 14 March 2026 amended the LPG (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000, requiring households with piped natural gas to surrender their domestic LPG connections and barring new LPG connections for them.
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹18,000 crore in Kolkata; six Amrit Bharat stations, Purulia–Anand Vihar express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of road, rail and port projects worth over ₹18,000 crore in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 14 March 2026.
Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified to clarify captive power framework
The Ministry of Power on 14 March 2026 notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 on captive generating plants to reduce ambiguity and ease business.
Bhoomi pujan of two coal gasification projects in Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis performed the bhoomi pujan of two coal gasification projects in Chandrapur on 14 March 2026, with investment of over ₹10,000 crore.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
PM Modi launches ₹19,480-crore projects in Guwahati; land pattas for tea-garden families
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth about ₹19,480 crore in Guwahati, Assam, on 13 March 2026 and handed land pattas to tea-garden families.
PM Modi launches works worth over ₹4,570 crore in Kokrajhar by video link; ₹1,100 crore for Bodoland roads
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for works worth over ₹4,570 crore in Kokrajhar, Assam, by video conference from Guwahati on 13 March 2026.
₹526-crore waterway projects on NW-2: Pandu Port corridor dedicated, Bogibeel skill centre and two cruise terminals begun
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Pandu Port–NH-27 elevated corridor and began three more Inland Waterways Authority of India projects on the Brahmaputra (NW-2), worth ₹526 crore in all, on 13 March 2026.
Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath open second phase of Lucknow's Green Corridor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the second phase of Lucknow's Green Corridor and laid the foundation stone for its third and fourth phases on 13 March 2026.