CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Railways’ first Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal commissioned in Asansol Division in pursuance of the Prime Minister’s vision “Gati Shakti”. It is expected to enhance Indian Railways’ earnings. The commissioning of this terminal and more such terminals will have a very positive impact on the economy of the nation.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains Q. Which division commissioned the first Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal of Indian Railways? Notes: The Asansol division of Indian Railways has successfully commissioned a private siding of Maithan Power Limited at Thaparnagar It is the first Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal of Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first ‘Gati Shakti’ cargo terminal of Indian Railways’ was inaugurated in the Eastern Railway’s Asansol division. The cargo facility is expected to boost railway earnings by roughly Rs 11 crore per month.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Railways’ first GCT Terminal under the new policy was commissioned in Asansol Division of Eastern Railway in March 2022. Under it, a private siding of Maithan Power Limited at Thaparnagar was commissioned. This siding handles 120 inward coal rakes per month and 02 to 04 outward rakes of Fly Ash.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first coal-loaded freight rake was flagged off from Pakur siding on Monday for Ropar Thermal Power Plant in Punjab. With this, the first . Gati Shakti Cargo terminal of the Eastern Railway at Pakur came into life.