New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The Network Planning Group (NPG) held its 101st meeting today to review key infrastructure proposals in the road transport and railway sectors.

The session focused on reinforcing multimodal connectivity and improving logistics efficiency under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.

Projects from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Ministry of Railways (MoR) were assessed for alignment with PM GatiShakti principles, including integrated planning, last-mile connectivity to economic and social hubs, and a coordinated 'whole-of-government' approach.

The reviewed initiatives are expected to reduce travel time, ease congestion, and deliver broad socio-economic benefits in their respective regions...