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Railways aim for 200 Gati Shakti Cargo hubsIndia's railway network is set to see a significant boost with the expansion of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs). The government initially aimed to establish 100 GCTs by 2027, with a budget allocation of Rs 53.74 billion. However, progress has been swift, with 60 GCTs already operational under the public-private partnership...
more... (PPP) model. The remaining 40 are expected to be operational by the end of the current fiscal year. Once the initial target of 100 GCTs is achieved, the plan is to increase the total number to 200. These terminals, primarily used for freight, are part of a broader strategy to promote containerization of domestic cargo and encourage more freight movement via railways. They are also part of a policy to monetize unused railway land.
India ke railway network mein Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) ka expansion hone wala hai, aur ye ek bada boost hoga. Government ne initially 100 GCTs establish karne ka target rakha tha, 2027 tak, aur Rs 53.74 billion ka budget allocate kiya tha. Lekin progress bahut fast hua hai, 60 GCTs...
more... pehle se hi operational ho gaye hain public-private partnership (PPP) model ke under. Baki 40 terminals is financial year ke end tak operational hone ki ummeed hai. Jaise hi 100 GCTs ka initial target achieve ho jaayega, plan hai ki total number ko 200 tak badha diya jaaye. Ye terminals, mainly freight ke liye use kiye jaate hain, domestic cargo ke containerization ko promote karne ki ek broad strategy ka part hain, aur railways ke through zyada freight movement ko encourage karte hain. Ye unused railway land ko monetize karne ki policy ka bhi part hain.