Cabinet approves construction of six-lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor at ₹19,142 crore
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹19,142 crore project to construct a six-lane greenfield Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra to enhance regional connectivity.
Background
The project is a BOT (Toll) mode initiative aimed at reducing travel time from 31 hours to 17 hours. It is being developed under the PM Gatishakti National Master Plan to provide through connectivity from the west coast to the east coast.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject cost: ₹19,142 crore
- FactTravel time reduction: From 31 hours to 17 hours
- SchemePM Gatishakti National Master Plan
- FactProject type: Six-lane greenfield access-controlled corridor
- FactProject mode: BOT (Toll)
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the PM Gatishakti National Master Plan aims to integrate multi-modal connectivity to bolster India's industrial corridors and regional economic growth.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reduction in transit time facilitating faster movement of industrial goods
- Public-Private Partnership: Utilization of BOT model to leverage private capital for large-scale infrastructure
- Regional integration: Connecting west and east coasts to create a unified national logistics network
Keywords: Multi-modal connectivity · Logistics efficiency · Infrastructure development · Regional integration · BOT model
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