The 90th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) convened to assess five critical infrastructure projects across the road, railway, and metro sectors.
In line with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, these projects aim to enhance multimodal connectivity and optimize logistics. By focusing on last-mile connectivity and intermodal coordination, the evaluated initiatives promise significant socio-economic benefits, reduced travel times, and improved regional integration.
Key proposals include upgrading highways in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, constructing a Broad Gauge railway line in Odisha, doubling rail capacity in Assam, and extending the Noida Metro Rail Corridor to improve urban mobility. These efforts underscore the government’s commitment to transformative infrastructure development.
Construction of new BG railway lines between Jajpur–Keonjhar Road to Dhamara Port
The Ministry of Railways, through the East Coast Railway, proposes the construction of a 101.26 km-long Broad Gauge (BG) railway line from Jajpur-Keonjhar Road to Dhamara Port via Aradi under the Khurda Division.
This greenfield project aims to enhance freight movement and passenger connectivity in Odisha’s Jajpur and Bhadrak districts. The railway line will provide a direct link between industrial clusters, coal fields, and Dhamara Port.
