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ANKITA ANIL PATILAIR 140· 2025

Question Q.3GS3GS3

The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) not only enhances logistics efficiency but also represents a pivotal milestone in the country's infrastructure development and economic growth. In this context, explain the implications of the Dedicated Freight Corridor.

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The dedicated freight corridor DFC aims to tap the potential of Indian railways. Indian railways start is 4th largest iron network in the world. Significance of dedicated freight corridor: (1) Essencing to increase contribution of railways in freight transport currently20%, Target of 35-40% railway transport (2) Reduction of logistic cost that currently at 14% to 7-8%. (3) Achieves multimodal connectivity envisaged by PM Gati Shakti (4) Reduction of load on poor roadways network.
5Dedicated cargo transport reduces current capacity load share around [50%]. (6) Leads to job creation through infrastructure development. (7) Promotion of industrial growth along railway networks (8) Emergence and effective connectivity to market places. (9) Robust foundation for setting up productive supply chains (10) Connectivity of interior areas to mainstream markets. (Reg.) NE India's connectivity.
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Conclusion

Dedicated freight corridor is a milestone in achieving the logistic performance targeted by 2025.

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ANKITA ANIL PATIL

AIR 1402025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

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