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PM GatiShakti's 100th Meeting: 5 Key Infra Projects That Boost India's Growth

The Network Planning Group just held its 100th meeting under PM GatiShakti to review critical infrastructure projects. They evaluated five major proposals spanning railways, highways, and urban development sectors. These projects focus on improving multimodal connectivity and reducing transportation bottlenecks across different states. The initiatives are expected to significantly boost logistics efficiency and drive socio-economic growth in their respective regions.

Key Points: PM GatiShakti NPG Reviews Railways Highways Urban Projects

  • Quadrupling Hosapete-Ballari railway line to ease mineral corridor congestion
  • Doubling Gondia-Jabalpur line for better Central India connectivity
  • Upgrading Rajasthan's Mahwa-Mandawar NH-921 section for regional trade
  • Jaipur Metro Phase 2 with 36 stations to support transit-oriented development
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100th Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti reviews key infra projects

Network Planning Group evaluates 5 major infrastructure projects including railway quadrupling, highway upgrades, and Jaipur Metro expansion for enhanced connectivity.

"Whole of Government approach to boost logistics efficiency and socio-economic development - Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT"

New Delhi October 17

The 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti was held on Friday to evaluate key infrastructure projects across the Railways, Road Transport & Highways, and Urban Affairs sectors.

New Delhi [India] October 17 (ANI): The 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti was held on Friday to evaluate key infrastructure projects across the Railways, Road Transport & Highways, and Urban Affairs sectors.

Five projects, including two each from the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), and one from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) were reviewed for their alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.

The meeting, chaired by Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT, emphasized integrated multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity, and a "Whole of Government" approach to boost logistics efficiency and socio-economic development.

Ministry of Railways presented two major proposals. The first aims to quadruple the Hosapete-Ballari line in Karnataka (65 km) to ease congestion and enhance freight capacity in one of the state's most industrialized and mineral rich corridors.

The second railway project involves doubling the 230.5 km Gondia-Jabalpur line across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to improve freight and passenger movement and reduce bottlenecks in the Central India corridor.

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) proposed two projects. The first involves the widening and upgradation of the Mahwa-Mandawar section of NH-921 (50.24 km) in Rajasthan, enhancing connectivity between Rajasthan, Delhi NCR, and Haryana.

The second is the construction of a six-lane elevated road with service lanes between Anisabad and Deedarganj (13.37 km) in Bihar, designed to decongest urban traffic and support regional trade.

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) presented the Jaipur Metro Phase 2 (42.8 km) from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, featuring 36 stations including key areas like Sitapura Industrial Area, SMS Hospital, and Vidhyadhar Nagar. The corridor will connect with existing lines at Chandpole Station, improving multimodal transport, reducing congestion, and supporting transit-oriented development.

The Network Planning Group noted that all five projects adhere to the principles of PM GatiShakti and are expected to deliver significant socio-economic benefits, improve connectivity, and strengthen logistics efficiency across regions.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some good news for Bihar! The elevated road in Patna is much needed. The traffic situation there has become unbearable. Hope this brings relief to daily commuters 🚗
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the infrastructure push, I hope they're also focusing on environmental clearances and proper rehabilitation of affected people. Development shouldn't come at the cost of local communities.
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Sarah B
The integrated approach of GatiShakti is impressive! Connecting different modes of transport will definitely boost our logistics efficiency. This is exactly what India needs to compete globally 🌍
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Michael C
As someone who frequently travels between Maharashtra and MP, the Gondia-Jabalpur doubling will be a game-changer. The current single line causes so many delays. Looking forward to this improvement!
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Kavya N
Jaipur Metro Phase 2 connecting industrial areas and hospitals is brilliant planning! This will reduce so much traffic and pollution. More cities need such integrated urban transport solutions 🚇
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Vikram M
Good to see balanced development across regions. The Rajasthan highway project will boost trade connectivity with Delhi NCR. Hope the execution matches the planning quality 🤞

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