The Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) Policy has been a cornerstone of India’s logistics and freight reform agenda. First introduced in 2022 by the Ministry of Railways, the policy was designed to overhaul rail-based logistics by simplifying cargo terminal approvals, boosting freight movement, and encouraging private investment. Fast-forward to 2026 and the policy has evolved into a more ambitious framework that deepens its objectives and introduces new structural changes
## Key Differences: GCT Policy 2022 vs. GCT Policy 2026
| Feature | GCT Policy 2022 | GCT Policy 2026 |
| Core Concept | Focused on Multi-Modal Connectivity (basic loading/unloading). | Evolves into “Cargo Plus Processing” (on-site industrial activity). |
| Contract Tenure | Maximum of 35 years. | Extended to 50 years to encourage long-term investment. |
| Approval Process | Simplified, but still required specific department clearances. | Automatic Approvals for applicants using Standard Layouts (telecom-style model). |
| On-Site Activity | Restricted primarily to cargo handling and storage. | Processing permitted: Grinding (e.g., cement clinker), bagging, and food grain stuffing/de-stuffing. |
| Infrastructure | Focused on new terminals and Private Freight Terminals (PFTs). | Encourages redevelopment of underutilized/idle Goods Sheds into GCTs. |
| Track Maintenance | Private operators responsible for the short connecting stretches. | Railways optionally undertakes maintenance on a payment basis for better safety. |
| Connectivity Rights | Disputes often led to litigation regarding existing connectivity. | Multi-GCT Connectivity formalized; access cannot be denied to new terminals along existing stretches. |
| Dispute Resolution | Handled through standard administrative or legal channels. | Dispute Prevention Framework introduced; monthly joint meetings and “No Dispute Certificates” (DRM empowered). |
Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) : In this post we are sharing 20 Important MCQ on GCT.
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