Roads planned in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala
Four types of infrastructure projects were discussed at the 58th Network Planning Group Meeting under PM GatiShakti held on 1 Nov 2023.
The projects are:
More than Rs.4,000 crore greenfield rail connectivity projects in Odisha which are likely to benefit traffic connectivity to ports, iron ore mines and boost the industrial development supporting multimodal connectivity in the area.
Road projects in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala which are expected to promote the economic growth in economically backward regions through enhanced access to key economic centers, industrial zones and agricultural regions along the corridor.
A Highway will enhance overall transportation connectivity, making it easier for people to access health facilities, educational institutes and economic centers and will reduce travel distances and travel times, particularly in rural or remote areas.
Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Sumita Dawra has requested the Ministries related to the projects to incorporate the Area Development Planning Approach in project planning and interact with State Governments and Ministries, which shall ensure identification of infrastructural gaps and promote the integrated planning.
The importance of multi-modality and adequate first/last connectivity in the project region was also discussed.
The importance of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and how the infrastructure planning has become more efficient due to data backed decision making process was also recognized by the NPG members in attendance, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said. Fiinews.com
