Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Attract Rs 10,000 Crore Investment
The Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy by the Indian government has attracted Rs 10,000 crore in private investment.
This policy aims to develop modern cargo terminals closer to production and consumption centers, improving rail connectivity for various commodities.
So far, 142 GCTs have been commissioned, with a rail freight handling capacity of 224 million tonnes per annum.
The policy has benefited key sectors like cement, steel, power, mining, agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing by providing better rail connectivity and modern cargo handling infrastructure.
It has also created jobs and promoted regional economic development.
The government has granted in-principle approvals for the development of another 310 GCTs, with specific numbers of terminals and approvals in states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka.
Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy has mobilized Rs 10,000 crore in private investment.
142 GCTs have been commissioned with a rail freight handling capacity of 224 million tonnes per annum.
In-principle approvals granted for the development of another 310 GCTs.
The policy has improved rail connectivity and logistics infrastructure for various commodities.
The policy has benefited key sectors and promoted regional economic development.
- Who
- Government of India, Private Investors
- What
- Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy
- When
- Announced and implemented in recent years
- Where
- Various states in India, including Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka
- Why
- To improve rail connectivity, enhance logistics infrastructure, and promote regional economic development
Pro-Government Perspective
Private Sector Perspective
Investment and Development
Pro-Government Perspective
The government's Gati Shakti policy has successfully mobilized significant private investment, enhancing rail connectivity and logistics infrastructure.
Private Sector Perspective
Private investors see the Gati Shakti policy as a profitable opportunity to develop modern cargo terminals and improve logistics efficiency.
- Total Investment
- Rs 10,000 crore
- Commissioned GCTs
- 142
- Rail Freight Handling Capacity
- 224 million tonnes per annum
- In-Principle Approvals for GCTs
- 310
- Key Commodities Handled
- Cement, steel, foodgrains, fertilisers, coal, fly ash, minerals, containers, automobiles, agricultural produce