India, Jan. 23 -- Industry leaders urged the Government to double the allocation for various infrastructure projects to INR 3 lakh crore in the forthcoming general Budget to boost overall economic growth.Ahead of the general Budget, industry leaders from various sectors, including logistics, also demanded major infrastructure reforms and heavy budget allocation across diverse sectors, according to a statement by the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC).

A recent survey by the LSC highlighted the need for an infrastructure-focused budget aligned with the vision to position the country as a global economic powerhouse. Building on last year's INR 1.5 lakh crore allocation for interest-free loans to states and landmark investments in highway...