Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Kanpur
Explanation:
- In November 2022, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) announced that it would construct a Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- The MMLP in Kanpur will serve as a major logistics hub for businesses and industries in Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states by integrating rail, road, and air transport systems.
Information Booster:
Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP):
- MMLPs are infrastructure facilities designed to improve freight movement by integrating different transportation modes (rail, road, air, and waterways).
- The goal is to reduce logistics costs, increase efficiency, and promote industrial growth.
- These parks support the Make in India initiative by providing seamless freight connectivity for industries.
Other Proposed Multimodal Logistics Parks in India:
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Guwahati, Assam
Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)
Overview
- Specialized freight routes designed to enhance transport capacity, speed, and efficiency.
- Enable double-stack container trains and heavy-haul operations, boosting supply chains and export-import traffic.
- Launched in 2006 by the Ministry of Railways.
Key Corridors
- Eastern DFC (EDFC):
- Length: 1,337 km (Sonnagar, Bihar – Sahnewal, Punjab).
- Status: Fully operational.
- Purpose: Links coal mines and thermal plants.
- Western DFC (WDFC):
- Length: 1,506 km (Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai – Dadri, UP).
- Status: 93% complete, full completion by December 2025.
- Purpose: Connects Gujarat’s major ports.
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