Cabinet approves new authority to enhance R&D across transportation and logistics
The new body will appraise projects worth Rs 500 crore or more and unify data from freight and traffic systems for evidence-based planning.
- On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the creation of an Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority to establish synergy in transport planning across India.
- The move aims to address long-standing challenges arising from fragmented planning and implementation across multiple transport Ministries and agencies, functioning as the apex body for integrated planning and research.
- ITLA will appraise government infrastructure projects costing Rs 500 crore or more and integrate data from GST Network, FASTag, Vahan, and GPS-based systems to support evidence-based project planning.
- The authority will evaluate annual and five-year sectoral plans to ensure alignment with the National Transport Master Plan, while assisting in updating the National Logistics Policy, 2022.
- Establishment of the ITLA will play a pivotal role in realizing India's Vision 2047 by strengthening multimodal connectivity, improving infrastructure efficiency, and reducing logistics costs, the government said.
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Cabinet Approves Setting Up of Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), namely, the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA), to strengthen research, planning, appraisal, monitoring and impact assessment within the broad domains of Transportation and Logistics. India News | Cabinet Approves Setting Up of Integrated Transport & Lo…
Cabinet approves proposal to set up Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
The ITLA will prepare a long-term Transport Plan covering roads, railways, ports, civil aviation and urban mobility, and evaluate government infrastructure projects worth ₹500 crore or more
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Times of IndiaCabinet approves new authority to enhance R&D across transportation and logistics
The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of an Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority to improve synergy. This new authority aims to enhance planning and evaluation processes across India's transportation sector. It will be responsible for appraising significant infrastructure projects and developing the National Transport Master Plan. Additionally, the ITLA will integrate essential data for effective project planning and monitor major transport projects.
The Union Cabinet has approved the formation of the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA), which will prepare a National Transport Master Plan with a 10-year horizon.
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