Cabinet clears ₹10,021 crore for five railway projects in five states
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹10,021 crore outlay for five railway projects across five states to enhance rail infrastructure.
Background
The Cabinet approved five railway projects with a total financial outlay of ₹10,021 crore. The projects are distributed across five different states.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal Cabinet approval for railway projects: ₹10,021 crore
- PlaceParadip Port: Location of the dry bulk berths won by Adani Ports
- PostJustice Pushpendra Singh: Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court
- PostJustice Ravindra Ghuge: Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of large-scale railway infrastructure investment in achieving the goals of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reducing multimodal transport costs and turnaround time for dry bulk cargo
- Regional connectivity: Bridging infrastructure gaps in diverse states to foster balanced economic growth
Keywords: Infrastructure development · Capital expenditure · Logistics efficiency · Multimodal transport
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