Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TOI
Context: The Railway Ministry plans to expand its Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals initiative, aiming to offer an additional 200 terminals to corporate entities and freight operators.
This expansion follows the success of the initial 100 terminals announced in the Union Budget of 2022-23. With 77 terminals already operational, the initiative aims to boost rail-based supply chains, increase rail freight volumes, and generate additional revenue for the railways.
.The Gati Shakti scheme (launched in 2021) is a national master plan aimed at coordinating infrastructure projects to reduce logistics costs. Key points include integrating planning for infrastructure projects, cutting costs, boosting trade, and improving connectivity.
