MoSPI says 449 infra projects hit by cost overrun of Rs 5.01 lakh cr in March

The total original cost of these projects was Rs 26,87,535.69 crore, but their anticipated completion cost is expected to be Rs 31,88,859.02 crore, representing an 18.65% increase. The report noted that out of 1,873 projects, 779 were delayed, with reasons including land acquisition delays, environmental clearances, and infrastructure support issues