The Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti Mission evaluated three projects from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and two projects from Ministry of Railways (MoR) in its 66th meeting held on February 27.
The first project from the highways ministry pertains to the upgrade of the National Highway-216H in Andhra Pradesh. This brownfield project spans approximately 120.85 km, connecting Pedana to Laxmipuram. The objective is to enhance interconnectivity, particularly for Machilipatnam port and Gudiviada and Machilipatnam Railway station. The project aims to provide faster connectivity across the state, thereby boosting economic growth in underdeveloped regions and saving time and cost for inter-city travel.
The second project from the relates to providing a bypass around Indore city. The project, spanning 141 km through Dhar, Indore and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh is a greenfield project. The corridor, starting near Khandwa village and terminating at the NH-52 near Bhardala, aims to reduce traffic congestion in Indore, offering an alternative route and ensuring seamless transportation of goods and people.
The third project is a ring road of approximately 64 km, around Guwahati city. The proposal includes an elevated structure at Jorabat and a new bridge across Brahmaputra. This project will contribute to decongestion of the Guwahati city and major junctions under Kamrup metropolitan district resulting in reduced travel time and vehicle operating cost, offering a solution to congestion and improving connectivity. The project is expected to provide smooth traffic flow, contributing to overall economic development.
The fourth project by the railways ministry involves a new broad-gauge line project, covering 309 km across Maharashtra (Nashik and Dhule Districts) and Madhya Pradesh (Badwani, Khargone, Dhar, Indore Districts), connecting existing rail head stations of Manmad and Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow). The new rail link is poised to open a direct route from Mumbai to Indore, fostering improved connectivity and socio-economic growth in the backward areas of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
The second one involves a line doubling project in Uttar Pradesh covering 72.27 km across Allahabad, Pratapgarh and Rai Bareli districts. The Phaphamau-Unchahar brownfield project aims to improve connectivity, reduce travel time and enhance operating efficiency.
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