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India will soon have its first underwater Metro tunnel that will be built on the banks of River Hooghly in Howrah, in West Bengal. Here is all you need to know about this project.

Urbanisation and rising vehicular population is putting a serious load on Indian roads and have highlighted the need for an effective and smarter public transportation system. Under the Smart Cities Mission, the government is planning to bring transport solutions that will not only reduce traffic congestion but also minimise environmental impact.

One billion people across the world and more than 20 million in India suffer from some form of disability. Lack of barrier-free accessible environments and suitable infrastructural facilities has put the differently-abled people at the risk of social exclusion and loss of economic opportunities. There is a greater need to upgrade existing infrastructure with disabled-friendly features.

Covering 9.41 km, this Red Line extension will have eight stations — Shaheed Nagar, Raj Bagh, Rajendra Nagar, Shyam Park, Mohan Nagar, Arthala, River Hindon and New bus stand.

There were about 473 million skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled construction workers in India in 2011-12, according to a report by the International Labour Organization. To safeguard their interests, various states offer them benefits that include accident compensations, hospitalisation expenses, maternity care, pension scheme, educational support for children, etc.