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The Government of India approved the setting up of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) to support long-term integrated planning and post-implementation impact assessment of infrastructure projects. ITLA will complement existing initiatives such as the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy. ITLA will strengthen integrated planning, coordination, data use and institutional capacity across the transport and logistics ecosystem.
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The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan is a related scheme that aims to improve the efficiency of the country's transportation network by integrating various modes of transport and logistics.
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On which date did the Government of India approve the setting up of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA)?
The Government of India approved the setting up of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) on 6 October 2026 to serve as a specialised institutional mechanism for research, planning, and project appraisal.
Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA): 1. ITLA was set up by the Government of India on 6 January 2025. 2. ITLA will complement existing initiatives such as the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy. 3. ITLA will be responsible for data analytics, logistics policy, capacity building, and research. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list states that ITLA was set up on 6 October 2026, not 6 January 2025. Statements 2 and 3 are correct because the fact list mentions that ITLA will complement existing initiatives such as the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and will be responsible for data analytics, logistics policy, capacity building, and research.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: ITLA will strengthen integrated planning, project appraisal, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across the transport and logistics ecosystem. Statement-II: This will be done by ITLA undertaking a range of responsibilities covering integrated planning, project appraisal, monitoring, data analytics, logistics policy, capacity building, and research. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 2 is a correct causal explanation for why Statement 1 is true because the fact list mentions that ITLA will undertake a range of responsibilities covering integrated planning, project appraisal, monitoring, data analytics, logistics policy, capacity building, and research, which will enable it to strengthen integrated planning, project appraisal, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across the transport and logistics ecosystem.