Government officials from different departments met to discuss and approve new transportation projects. This is part of a larger plan to improve India’s infrastructure and make it easier to move goods and people around the country.
Here’s the breakdown:
- A committee called the Network Planning Group (NPG) met recently. This group includes representatives from different government departments that deal with transportation, like roads, railways, and waterways.
- The NPG reviewed five projects, three from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and two from the Ministry of Railways. These projects are likely to improve connections between different parts of India.
- This meeting is part of a bigger initiative called PM GatiShakti. This plan aims to create a network of well-connected infrastructure across India, including roads, railways, ports, and airports. This will make it easier and cheaper to move goods and people around the country, which is expected to boost the economy.
Bonus fact: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are areas in India with special rules designed to attract businesses and create jobs. These zones often have lower taxes and other benefits for businesses operating there.