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Current Affairs 10 September 2026

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  • Cabinet approves Rs 10,783 crore railway multitracking projects across five states
  • Maharashtra moves towards becoming India’s first “tokenised state” through land record asset tokenisation

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Cabinet approves Rs 10,783 crore railway multitracking projects across five states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of about Rs 10,783 crore[1]. These projects will cover 14 districts across five states, aiming to augment capacity on busy rail routes and improve freight and passenger movement[1]. Multitracking typically involves doubling, tripling or quadrupling rail lines on existing corridors to ease congestion and reduce delays. The approval reflects continued emphasis on rail infrastructure as a key driver for economic growth and regional connectivity. These projects are also expected to generate employment during the construction phase and improve logistics efficiency once completed. Further details on specific corridors and timelines were not fully elaborated in the brief headlines but are likely to be released by the Railway Ministry in subsequent notifications[1].

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved three railway multitracking projects with an estimated cost of about how much?

GOVERNANCE

Maharashtra moves towards becoming India’s first “tokenised state” through land record asset tokenisation

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the state is progressing towards becoming India’s first “tokenised state” by implementing asset tokenisation of land records[4]. Asset tokenisation in this context involves converting land records into secure digital tokens to enable easier access, review, and potentially transaction processing on digital platforms[4]. The initiative is aimed at improving transparency, reducing fraud and disputes in land ownership, and modernising revenue administration. It is part of a broader digital governance and land record modernisation agenda being pursued by the state. Being the first such initiative at the state level, Maharashtra’s project may serve as a model for other states if successful. Details on the technological architecture, legal framework, and roll-out schedule are still emerging but the announcement marks an important policy step[4].

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Which Indian state has announced plans to become the country’s first “tokenised state” through asset tokenisation of land records?

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