New Delhi [India], Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog and India's G2 Sherpa, in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the progress made by India in infrastructure development in the last nine years. Kant's post highlights achievements. Kant outlined India's transformation in the infrastructure sector, "India's infrastructure story in the last 9 years: - 3 times more cities have metro coverage - 15 times more than the Earth's radius 92,000 kilometers of new National Highways built - 100% increase in the number of airports - 100% increase in the operational capacity of ports - 111 national waterways notified - Electrification of a total of 40,000 kilometers of railway lines - 12 crore (12 million) new toilets constructed - 5 crore (50 million) new homes built for India's aspirations, equivalent to providing every resident of Spain a home - 25 crore (250 million) people, equivalent to the population of Brazil, access to piped water connections 100% Household Electrification - Achieve 2nd Highest Road Length Globally Incredible Growth, Incredible Infrastructure, Incredible Change, Incredible India! https://x.com/amitbhk87/status/179638118603989039 [https:/ /x.com/amitbhk87/status/1796381186039890398 Kant's post outlined a series of statistics showing the progress made by India in various aspects of infrastructure development. The three-fold increase in the number of cities with metro coverage indicates a substantial increase in urban transport infrastructure across the country, with India building 92,000 km of national highways, a feat equivalent to 15 times the radius of the Earth. This expansion has not only improved connectivity but also boosted economic growth and trade networks.Kant pointed to the 100 per cent increase in the number of airports, which shows the country's commitment to enhancing air connectivity and facilitating a smooth travel experience for millions of passengers. The post highlights an important point. While increasing the handling capacity of ports by 100 per cent, a factor in promoting international trade and maritime commerce, Kant stressed on the identification and notification of 111 national waterways, thereby unlocking the potential for inland water transport to remote areas. Connectivity gets a boost With the electrification of railway lines totaling 40,000 kilometres, India has taken significant steps towards modernizing its rail network and reducing carbon emissions. Kant lauded the construction of 12 crore (120 million) new toilets and 5 crore (50 million) new houses, providing essential amenities and housing solutions to millions of citizens. This is equivalent to providing every resident of Spain with a new home.The post reported that 25 crore (250 million) people, equivalent to the population of Brazil, now have access to piped water connections, while 100 percent of households have been electrified, indicating. Providing basic facilities to every corner of the country is a big achievement.