India’s rapid infrastructure transformation is shaping the foundations of a more connected, resilient and future-ready economy. From highways, multimodal transport and logistics networks to cleaner fuels, intelligent mobility and resource-efficient construction, the opportunity is to embed sustainability into the infrastructure systems that will drive India’s next phase of growth. The session explored how technology, innovation and integrated infrastructure can accelerate this transition, while strengthening competitiveness, energy security and resilience.

This is a recording of a Special Plenary session themed at ‘Building a Sustainable, Connected and Competitive India’ at the 21st Global Sustainability Summit, held on 27-28 August 2026 in New Delhi.