The PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’s Network Planning Group has granted approval to 100 projects valued at Rs 5.89 trillion. Within this, there are 40 road projects requiring a combined investment of Rs 3.65 trillion.
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The Network Planning Group of the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan has given the green light to 100 projects with a total worth of Rs 5.89 trillion. Among these, 40 pertain to road development, requiring a total investment of Rs 3.65 trillion. Additionally, the approval includes 40 railway projects valued at Rs 95,704 crore, along with eight urban development projects that necessitate an investment of Rs 79,016 crore.
Every fortnight, the inter-ministerial Network Planning Group gathers to assess infrastructure ventures, aiming to establish a harmonious blend of transportation methods, coordinated endeavours, and comprehensive advancement in the project vicinity and its surroundings.
Approval from the NPG is mandatory for all infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 500 crore. This group is composed of delegates from various infrastructure ministries, guaranteeing alignment of their planning with the Gati Shakti Master Plan’s goals. The NPG’s endorsement is a prerequisite prior to the project receiving clearance from either the Public Investment Board (PIB) or the Department of Expenditure. The NPG predominantly suggests a significant number of projects in the domains of roads, railways, and urban development.
To date, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has strategically outlined a road network exceeding 1,400 kilometres, while the Ministry of Railways has devised plans for over 13,000 kilometres of track length under the guidance of the National Master Plan (NMP), as highlighted by Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary (Logistics) at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
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