New Delhi [India], The 73rd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was held in New Delhi on June 21, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.
The meeting focused on evaluating eight major infrastructure projects, including two of the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and six of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC). It was chaired by Rajeev Singh Thakur, Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The Railway Ministry's first project involves the construction of a fourth broad gauge railway line spanning 160 kilometers from Manmad to Jalgaon in Nashik and Jalgaon districts of Maharashtra. With an estimated investment of Rs 2,594 crore, this project aims to increase the capacity of the existing railway line, facilitating smoother movement of freight and passenger trains. It aligns with national infrastructure priorities and is crucial to meeting future transportation demands in the region.
The second project of the Ministry of Railways involves the construction of the third and fourth broad gauge railway lines that will cover 130.5 kilometers from Bhusawal in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra to Burhanpur and Khandwa districts in Madhya Pradesh.
This project, estimated to cost Rs 3,285 crore, is expected to significantly improve the capacity of the section, promote regional development and increase Indian Railways' market share in the logistics sector. This will contribute to economic growth and provide sustainable transport solutions for the region. Both rail projects are part of the Energy Mineral Cement Corridor (EMCC) program, which aims to provide connectivity to coal, cement and mineral production areas.
Additionally, four NICDC projects focus on developing integrated manufacturing clusters (IMCs) in Agra and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Hisar in Haryana and Gaya in Bihar, with an estimated investment of Rs 8,175 crore.
These projects aim to create state-of-the-art manufacturing centers that meet Industry 4.0 standards, incorporating smart technologies, logistics, residential and commercial facilities, and educational and health services. The IMCs will serve sectors such as electric mobility, food processing, consumer goods, leather and clothing.
Two other NICDC projects involve development of Oravakal industrial area in Kurnool district and Kopparthy industrial area in YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, with an estimated investment of Rs 5,367 crore.
These projects aim to build advanced infrastructure to attract industries and are strategically located near major highways, railway lines and seaports. They are expected to stimulate socio-economic progress and generate significant employment opportunities.
During the meeting, all projects were evaluated for their integrated planning and compliance with PM GatiShakti principles. The ministry emphasized the socio-economic benefits, improved connectivity, reduced transit costs and increased efficiency that these projects are expected to bring.
The ministry stated that these projects will play a crucial role in improving connectivity, logistics efficiency and establishing advanced manufacturing ecosystems across India. They are poised to drive industrial growth, boost competitiveness and contribute significantly to the nation's economic development goals.
The meeting focused on evaluating eight major infrastructure projects, including two of the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and six of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC). It was chaired by Rajeev Singh Thakur, Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The Railway Ministry's first project involves the construction of a fourth broad gauge railway line spanning 160 kilometers from Manmad to Jalgaon in Nashik and Jalgaon districts of Maharashtra. With an estimated investment of Rs 2,594 crore, this project aims to increase the capacity of the existing railway line, facilitating smoother movement of freight and passenger trains. It aligns with national infrastructure priorities and is crucial to meeting future transportation demands in the region.
The second project of the Ministry of Railways involves the construction of the third and fourth broad gauge railway lines that will cover 130.5 kilometers from Bhusawal in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra to Burhanpur and Khandwa districts in Madhya Pradesh.
This project, estimated to cost Rs 3,285 crore, is expected to significantly improve the capacity of the section, promote regional development and increase Indian Railways' market share in the logistics sector. This will contribute to economic growth and provide sustainable transport solutions for the region. Both rail projects are part of the Energy Mineral Cement Corridor (EMCC) program, which aims to provide connectivity to coal, cement and mineral production areas.
Additionally, four NICDC projects focus on developing integrated manufacturing clusters (IMCs) in Agra and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Hisar in Haryana and Gaya in Bihar, with an estimated investment of Rs 8,175 crore.
These projects aim to create state-of-the-art manufacturing centers that meet Industry 4.0 standards, incorporating smart technologies, logistics, residential and commercial facilities, and educational and health services. The IMCs will serve sectors such as electric mobility, food processing, consumer goods, leather and clothing.
Two other NICDC projects involve development of Oravakal industrial area in Kurnool district and Kopparthy industrial area in YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, with an estimated investment of Rs 5,367 crore.
These projects aim to build advanced infrastructure to attract industries and are strategically located near major highways, railway lines and seaports. They are expected to stimulate socio-economic progress and generate significant employment opportunities.
During the meeting, all projects were evaluated for their integrated planning and compliance with PM GatiShakti principles. The ministry emphasized the socio-economic benefits, improved connectivity, reduced transit costs and increased efficiency that these projects are expected to bring.
The ministry stated that these projects will play a crucial role in improving connectivity, logistics efficiency and establishing advanced manufacturing ecosystems across India. They are poised to drive industrial growth, boost competitiveness and contribute significantly to the nation's economic development goals.
