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  • PM Gati Shakti Scheme Assesses 208 Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 15.39 Lakh Crore | Economy News

    New Delhi: In a fillip to India’s infrastructure development and multi-modal connectivity, the PM Gati Shakti scheme has achieved a milestone of assessing 208 big-ticket infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.39 lakh crore of various ministries, the government said on Saturday. 

    Additionally, 434 projects under three economic corridors of the Ministry of Railways have been evaluated and shared with the PMO, which are energy, mineral and cement corridors, high traffic density corridors and Rail Sagar.

    The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) has onboarded 44 Central Ministries and 36 states/UTs and a total of 1,614 data layers have also been integrated.

     

    #PMGatiShakti: Transforming India’s Infrastructure and Connectivity 

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    To ensure data accuracy, key infrastructure ministries have finalised standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a three-tier system and SOPs for eight infrastructure ministries and 15 social sector ministries have been notified, with development continuing for other ministries and States/UTs.

    According to the Ministry of Finance, a District Master Plan (DMP) portal is being developed to extend PM Gati Shakti to the district level.

    This portal will aid district authorities in collaborative planning, infrastructure gap identification and scheme implementation. A beta version of this portal has already been created for 28 aspirational districts, and user accounts were provided to these districts on September 18.

    “Trial runs of the portal are ongoing, with orientation programs in October 2024. The DMP portals for all the country’s districts will be developed in a phased manner and completed by March 31, 2025,” said the ministry.

    The PM Gati Shakti NMP has resulted in numerous achievements across various sectors, significantly improving project planning, speed, and execution.

    The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways planned over 8,891 km of roads using NMP, while the Ministry of Railways used NMP to plan more than 27,000 km of railway lines.

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas streamlined the process for detail route survey (DRS), reducing the time required to create reports from 6-9 months to just one day using electronic DRS.

    Moreover, the National Logistics Policy (NLP) has been launched to boost India’s economic growth by creating an integrated, efficient, and cost-effective logistics network.

    The policy aims to reduce logistics costs, improve India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) ranking to be among the top 25 countries by 2030, and promote data-driven decision-making.

  • Road Transport and Highways Ministry Extends License Renewal Validity till February 29 | Auto News

    In a recent development on Tuesday, February 20, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued an order extending the validity of Learner Licenses, Driving Licenses, and Conductor Licenses until February 29, 2024. This decision comes as a respite for those whose licenses were on the verge of expiry, particularly those scheduled to lapse on 31 January 2024 and 15 February 2024.

    Reasons For License Validity Extension

    The Ministry’s decision was prompted by the challenges encountered by individuals in renewing their licenses, worsened by technical glitches within the infrastructure of the ‘Sarthi’ portal. Among the issues reported were difficulties in both license renewal and the conversion of Learner Licenses into Driving Licenses. Acknowledging the impact of these infrastructural hiccups, the Ministry deemed it necessary to extend the validity of licenses to accommodate affected individuals.
    The Ministry highlighted infrastructure-related disruptions observed in the Sarathi portal between January 31, 2024, and February 12, 2024. These issues hindered the seamless provision of license-related services, leading to frustration among applicants striving to navigate the licensing process. In light of the challenges posed by technical glitches, the Ministry opted to extend the validity of Learner’s Licenses, Driving Licenses, and Conductor Licenses expiring between January 31, 2024, and February 15, 2024, until February 29, 2024. Importantly, no fines will be levied on affected individuals, ensuring their licenses remain valid without penalty.
    As efforts to address the technical issues persist, affected individuals can now navigate the licensing process with renewed assurance. 

    License Renewal

    If you want to renew your driving license then there are a few points that you should keep in your mind. Check the points below:

    – Renewal applications should be submitted no earlier than one month before the license’s expiry date.

    – If an application is delayed by more than five years after the license expiry, the applicant must go through the entire process to obtain a new license.

    – Renewal applications made up to 30 days after the license expiry will be renewed from the expiry date.

    – Applications submitted more than 30 days after expiry will be renewed from the date of receipt, with an additional fee of Rs 30.