Modi Approves ₹3,907 Crore Rail Projects, Set to Boost Connectivity for 14 Lakh People
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Why in news
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved ₹3,907 crore for rail infrastructure projects in Odisha and Jharkhand to enhance multi-modal connectivity.
Background
The projects include doubling the Paradeep–Haridaspur line and adding a fourth line on the Rajkharsawan–Dangoaposi route. These initiatives will add 145 km to the Indian Railways network and improve freight capacity by 44 MTPA.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal project cost approved: ₹3,907 crore
- FactNetwork expansion: 145 km of new rail lines
- FactFreight capacity increase: 44 MTPA
- SchemePM-Gati Shakti: National Master Plan for integrated multi-modal connectivity
- BodyCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA): Chaired by the Prime Minister
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan addresses the logistical bottlenecks in India's freight transport and regional connectivity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Reducing turnaround time for freight through dedicated multi-modal corridors
- Regional integration: Bridging the infrastructure gap in mineral-rich belts of Odisha and Jharkhand
- Economic multiplier: Enhancing last-mile connectivity for 1,526 villages to integrate rural economies
Keywords: Multi-modal connectivity · Logistics efficiency · Infrastructure development · Freight capacity · Regional integration
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