Business
21 Mar, 2026
Network Planning Group under PM Gati Shakti evaluates key infra projects
Business To Business, New Delhi, 21 March 2026: The Network Planning Group (NPG), operating under the PM Gati Shakti initiative, reviewed several major infrastructure proposals in its 110th meeting.
A total of 6 projects across different sectors were assessed:
- 2 Rail projects ????
- 2 Metro projects ????
- 2 Road & highway projects ????️
The evaluation was based on core PM Gati Shakti principles:
- Integrated multimodal connectivity (linking rail, road, metro, etc.)
- Last-mile connectivity to economic & social hubs
- “Whole of Government” approach (coordination across ministries)
These projects aim to:
- Improve logistics efficiency
- Reduce travel and transport time
- Enhance connectivity to key regions
- Deliver socio-economic benefits (jobs, trade, accessibility)
The initiative reflects India’s push toward
better-planned, interconnected infrastructure, reducing bottlenecks and making movement of goods and people faster and more efficient across the country.