The 78th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative was convened in New Delhi, chaired by Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur. The meeting focused on evaluating eighteen crucial road infrastructure projects proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). These projects, across various states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar, align with the principles of integrated planning outlined in the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP).
Belagavi Ring Road (NH848R): This 4-lane road spanning 75.39 km, aims to decongest urban traffic, reduce travel times, and enhance the connectivity of industrial hubs in Karnataka.
The NPG evaluated all eighteen projects based on the principles of PM GatiShakti: integrated development of multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronized implementation. These projects are anticipated to play pivotal roles in nation-building by integrating various modes of transport and providing substantial socio-economic benefits, thereby contributing to the overall development of the regions.