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20 August 2026

Cabinet approval for railway projects

The topic provides concrete examples of infrastructure development and alignment with the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which serves as useful context for answers regarding logistics and economic growth.

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Notes

  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved four railway projects worth ₹9,450 crore.
  • Projects are located across eight districts in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Total track capacity to increase by approximately 410 km by 2030-31.
  • Key projects include: Kharagpur-Bhadrak (173 km), Bhadrak-Haridaspur (75 km), Gummidipundi-Gudur (90 km), and Cuttack-Paradeep (72 km).
  • Objectives include enhancing mobility, operational efficiency, service reliability, and reducing route congestion.
  • Projects are aligned with the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan to improve multimodal connectivity and logistical efficiency.
  • Expected impact: Improved connectivity for 6,448 villages with a population of 60 lakhs and better access to tourist destinations.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan in addressing infrastructure bottlenecks and improving logistical efficiency in the Indian railway sector. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the approval of major railway infrastructure projects as mentioned in the recent government announcement?

  2. The PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan primarily focuses on which of the following?

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