Write briefly on any four of the following: Tejas Express; IT Cities in India

Tejas Express

Introduced in May 2017, Tejas Express is India’s first semi-high-speed, fully air-conditioned train, operated by IRCTC and Indian Railways. Capable of speeds up to 160 km/h, it offers premium amenities Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, automatic doors, infotainment, and GPS-based announcements.

The Tejas between Delhi–Lucknow and Mumbai–Goa set new service benchmarks under the “Make in India” initiative. These trains reduce travel time and symbolize modernization of Indian Railways.

Haryana Link: Upgradation of the Delhi–Chandigarh corridor for Tejas-class service improved connectivity through Ambala and Karnal, benefitting Haryana commuters.

IT Cities in India

India’s IT revolution, driven by Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurugram, and Noida, powers the nation’s digital economy.

The IT sector contributes ~8% to India’s GDP (2023) and employs over 5.4 million professionals (NASSCOM 2024).

Gurugram (Haryana) hosts global firms like Google, Accenture, and Infosys, supported by Haryana Start-up Policy (2022) and Digital Haryana initiatives, making it a leading innovation hub.

The IT industry also fuels exports worth US$250 billion (FY 2023–24) and supports Digital India’s e-governance backbone.