Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) National Rail and Transportation Institute.
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022 proposed to convert the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya. This move aims to enhance the academic and research capabilities of the institute, aligning it with the vision of the Gati Shakti National Master Plan which seeks to integrate infrastructure development across the country for efficient movement of goods and services. The conversion into a central university is aimed at providing advanced education and research opportunities in the fields of rail and transportation sectors.
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● The National Rail and Transportation Institute was established in 2018 as India’s first university focusing on the railway and transportation sector.
● The proposal to convert NRTI into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is in line with the government’s broader Gati Shakti National Master Plan for integrated infrastructure development.
● The Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya will focus on creating a skilled workforce for the rail and transportation industries, which are critical to the nation's economy.
● The Bill aims to enhance educational standards and bring global recognition to the university in the field of transportation studies.