Odisha to get seven more Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminals
Why in the news
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on 12 December 2025 that seven more Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminals (GCTs) have been approved for Odisha, adding to the ten already commissioned in the state.
Key facts
- Seven new GCTs approved for Odisha; ten are already running.
- About 120 GCT locations are commissioned across India.
- The Jakhapura terminal in Jajpur district, under East Coast Railway, cost Rs 36.85 crore.
- Jakhapura handles about 86 rakes a month, moving bulk goods both inward and outward.
- The GCT policy dates from December 2021.
| Item | Number |
|---|---|
| New terminals for Odisha | 7 |
| Already commissioned in Odisha | 10 |
| Commissioned nationwide | about 120 |
About the GCT policy
The policy encourages private and public participation in cargo terminals by offering simpler approvals, waived departmental charges and no land licence fee for rail connectivity.
Exam angle
- Remember the numbers: 7 new, 10 existing, about 120 nationwide.
- Jakhapura is in Jajpur, Odisha, on East Coast Railway.
- The policy year, 2021, is a likely railway-exam question.