The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a Rs 1,264 crore project to construct the third and fourth railway lines of the Ballari-Guntakal section to enhance freight capacity and logistics efficiency.
Background
The project covers 46 km across three districts in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It aims to increase freight traffic by 16.22 MTPA and is scheduled for completion by 2028-29.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject cost: Rs 1,264 crore for the Ballari-Guntakal section.
- FactFreight capacity increase: 16.22 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum).
- SchemePM-Gati Shakti: National Master Plan for integrated multi-modal connectivity.
- PlaceBallari-Guntakal section: Spans across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- FactCompletion target: 2028-29.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan addresses the logistical bottlenecks in India's freight corridors and its role in reducing the national carbon footprint.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics cost reduction: Lowering the high percentage of logistics costs in India's GDP through multitracking
- Environmental trade-off: Balancing industrial freight expansion with carbon emission targets via green infrastructure
- Inter-state coordination: Managing infrastructure development across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh under a unified national plan
Keywords: Multi-modal connectivity · Logistics efficiency · Freight capacity · Carbon sequestration · Infrastructure integration
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