Parliament Question: Progress of Gati Shakti Multi-Model Cargo Terminals

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 518 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2026 PROGRESS OF GATI SHAKTI MULTI-MODAL CARGO TERMINALS †518. SHRI BUNTY VIVEK SAHU: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) the details of progress made so far under the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal for development of freight capacity and rail-based logistics across the country and the target set for financial year 2026- 27; (b) the details of special rail infrastructure facilities being provided through the said scheme for industrial development and smooth transportation of agro-products in Madhya Pradesh; and (c) whether the Government proposes to set up any new Gati Shakti Multi- Modal Cargo Terminal/multi-modal logistics hub for connecting coal industry maize and orange producing farmers of Chhindwada district with the global market and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW) (a) to (c) : In order to encourage setting up of cargo terminals through private investment, ‘Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT)’ policy has been launched. Location of the GCTs is decided on the basis of demand from industry, potential of Cargo traffic, availability of railway infrastructure and overall logistics potential of the area. So far, 142 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) have been commissioned, including 5 GCTs in Madhya Pradesh. In addition, In-Principle Approvals (IPAs) have been granted for the development of GCTs at 310 more locations § Page 1 of 2including 19 locations in Madhya Pradesh. The 142 commissioned GCTs have an estimated freight handling capacity of 224 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The policy has mobilized private investment of approximately ₹10,000 crore through these GCTs. At present, no proposal to set up Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal in Chhindwada district has been received from industry. The Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals cater to a wide range of commodities including cement, steel, foodgrains, fertilizers, coal, fly ash, minerals, containers, automobiles, agricultural produce and other bulk as well as non- bulk commodities. The policy has benefited key sectors such as cement, steel, power, mining, agriculture, logistics and manufacturing by providing improved rail connectivity and modern cargo handling infrastructure. The Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) Policy has facilitated the development of modern multimodal cargo terminals closer to production and consumption centres, thereby improving rail connectivity for local industries, agricultural produce and other commodities. The policy has enabled creation of warehousing, silos, cold storage and other value-added logistics facilities, reducing first-mile/last-mile logistics costs and transit time and facilitated modal shift of freight from road to rail, thereby improving the overall efficiency and competitiveness of rail-based logistics. ***** Page 2 of 2