Network Planning Group Evaluates Key Infrastructure Projects in India
The Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM Gati Shakti recently held its 81st meeting to review five major infrastructure projects. The meeting, led by Rajeev Singh Thakur, Additional Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, took place on October 10.
Vrindavan Bypass Project
One of the projects assessed was the Vrindavan bypass in Uttar Pradesh. This greenfield project involves constructing a 16.75 km bypass connecting NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway. It aims to reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes, easing traffic congestion and boosting tourism and trade in the region.
Sandalpur-Badi Road Project
Another project is the Sandalpur-Badi road in Madhya Pradesh, which involves building a 4-lane highway over 142.26 km. This project is expected to improve connectivity between Indore and Jabalpur, particularly alleviating congestion in Bhopal.
Junnar-Taleghar and Bhimashankar-Rajgurunagar Road Projects
In Maharashtra, the NPG evaluated the Junnar-Taleghar road upgrade and the Bhimashankar-Rajgurunagar road project. These projects aim to enhance connectivity and facilitate smoother movement of cargo and passengers, boosting economic activities.
Srinagar Airport Expansion
The NPG also reviewed the expansion of the Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir. This project includes constructing a new terminal building to handle 10 million passengers annually, along with additional infrastructure improvements.
Doubts Revealed
Network Planning Group -: The Network Planning Group is a team of experts in India that looks at important projects to improve roads, airports, and other infrastructure. They help decide which projects are most important for the country.
PM Gati Shakti -: PM Gati Shakti is a big plan by the Indian government to improve the country’s infrastructure, like roads, railways, and airports, to make travel and trade easier and faster.
Vrindavan bypass -: The Vrindavan bypass is a new road being planned in Uttar Pradesh to help cars and trucks move around the city of Vrindavan more easily, reducing traffic jams.
Sandalpur-Badi road -: The Sandalpur-Badi road is a road project in Madhya Pradesh that aims to improve the connection between the towns of Sandalpur and Badi, making travel quicker and safer.
Srinagar Airport -: Srinagar Airport is an airport in Jammu & Kashmir, and the project aims to make it bigger so more people can use it and have better facilities.