No GCT proposal received for Narkatiaganj, Bihar, government says

The question asked the Ministry of Railways for details on the progress, locations, and impact of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) across India, with specific focus on Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Bihar.

Asked by Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey; Answered by the Ministry of Railways (Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw).

• 142 GCTs have been commissioned nationwide.
• In-Principle Approvals (IPAs) have been granted for 310 additional locations.
• The 142 commissioned GCTs have an estimated freight handling capacity of 224 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
• Approximately ₹10,000 crore in private investment has been mobilized through these GCTs.
• Freight handled at these GCTs during 2025-26 was 146 million tonnes (MT).
• In Andhra Pradesh, 5 GCTs are commissioned, including one at Tummalacheruvu (Palnadu district) which handled 1.214 MT in 2025-26.
• In Rajasthan, 10 GCTs are commissioned.
• In Odisha, 12 GCTs are commissioned; one proposal for Porjanpur in Keonjhar constituency is under consideration.
• In Bihar, 5 GCTs are commissioned; no proposal for Narkatiaganj has been received from the industry.
• GCTs handle commodities such as cement, steel, foodgrains, fertilizers, coal, and minerals.

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