Modi OKs ₹9,450 crore railway projects to connect 6,448 villages
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved ₹9,450 crore in railway projects to enhance logistical efficiency and rural connectivity under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Background
The projects involve increasing track capacity by 410 km across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. They aim to connect 6,448 villages (pop. 60 lakhs) and generate an additional 76 million tonnes of freight traffic annually.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePM-Gati Shakti: A national master plan for multi-modal connectivity and infrastructure development.
- FactProject cost: ₹9,450 crore for railway expansion across four states.
- FactExpected freight traffic increase: 76 million tonnes per annum.
- BodyCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA): Chaired by the Prime Minister to approve major economic projects.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to bridge the rural-urban infrastructure divide and boost India's logistical efficiency.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- last-mile connectivity
- multimodal integration
- logistical cost reduction
- socio-economic upliftment of rural hinterlands
Keywords: multimodal connectivity · logistical efficiency · rural infrastructure · last-mile connectivity · PM-Gati Shakti
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