Cabinet approves three railway projects worth ₹9,072 cr covering eight districts in four States
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Why in news
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway projects worth ₹9,072 crore to expand the Indian Railways network by 307 km under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Background
The approved projects include doubling the Gondia-Jabalpur section and laying third and fourth lines between Punarakh-Kiul and Gamharia-Chandil. The initiative aims to connect 5,407 villages and enhance mobility for over 98 lakh people.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal project cost approved: ₹9,072 crore
- FactNetwork expansion: 307 km
- SchemePM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Framework for integrated infrastructure planning
- PlaceGondia-Jabalpur section and Punarakh-Kiul to Gamharia-Chandil sections
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to reduce logistics costs and enhance multi-modal connectivity in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reducing freight transit times through synchronized infrastructure planning
- Last-mile connectivity: Integrating rural village networks with national rail corridors
- Economic multiplier: Boosting tourism and industrial mobility through expanded rail capacity
Keywords: Logistics costs · Multi-modal connectivity · Infrastructure planning · Freight traffic · PM-Gati Shakti
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