Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Charts Expansion Plans
ECONOMY & POLICY

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Charts Expansion Plans

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya held its second Court meeting at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, chaired by Chancellor Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology. Vaishnaw said the university has made strong progress within three years of becoming operational through its industry-driven approach and has emerged as a national role model. He said GSV will continue its focus on railways and aviation while deepening curricula in bridge and tunnel engineering, the maritime sector with an emphasis on shipbuilding, expanding contributions to upskilling the defence forces and railways, and strengthening applied research for integrated transport planning.

The meeting was attended by Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad, Rajmata of Baroda; Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar; Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh; DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia; BISAG Director General T P Singh; IIT Gandhinagar Director Prof Rajat Moona; representatives from the ministries of civil aviation and road transport and highways; industry leaders including L&T and AMD; and senior officials of GSV. Vice-Chancellor Prof Manoj Choudhary presented a detailed progress report, which was widely appreciated, particularly the university’s industry collaborations, executive training programmes for the railways and defence forces, and its role in PM Gati Shakti capacity building for civil services.

Members of the Court offered suggestions to expand collaboration in bridge and tunnel engineering, shipbuilding, railways, defence logistics and supply chains. The Vice-Chief of the Army Staff proposed affiliating sector-specific Indian Army academies with the university and scaling up training programmes. GSV will design and conduct probationary training for Indian Railway Management Service officers from this year and work with industry partners to establish additional chair professorships.

During the meeting, BISAG and GSV announced a memorandum of understanding to further support PM Gati Shakti, while AMD committed financial support for the university’s incubation facility. Work is underway on additional campus infrastructure, with land already acquired and a master plan to be prepared. The annual reports and accounts for the 2024–25 financial year were approved for tabling in Parliament.

Established as a central university by an Act of Parliament in 2022, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya operates under the Ministry of Railways and focuses on the full spectrum of transportation and logistics, including railways, highways, ports, aviation, maritime, shipping, inland waterways, urban transport, and integrated logistics and supply chains.

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya held its second Court meeting at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, chaired by Chancellor Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology. Vaishnaw said the university has made strong progress within three years of becoming operational through its industry-driven approach and has emerged as a national role model. He said GSV will continue its focus on railways and aviation while deepening curricula in bridge and tunnel engineering, the maritime sector with an emphasis on shipbuilding, expanding contributions to upskilling the defence forces and railways, and strengthening applied research for integrated transport planning. The meeting was attended by Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad, Rajmata of Baroda; Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar; Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh; DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia; BISAG Director General T P Singh; IIT Gandhinagar Director Prof Rajat Moona; representatives from the ministries of civil aviation and road transport and highways; industry leaders including L&T and AMD; and senior officials of GSV. Vice-Chancellor Prof Manoj Choudhary presented a detailed progress report, which was widely appreciated, particularly the university’s industry collaborations, executive training programmes for the railways and defence forces, and its role in PM Gati Shakti capacity building for civil services. Members of the Court offered suggestions to expand collaboration in bridge and tunnel engineering, shipbuilding, railways, defence logistics and supply chains. The Vice-Chief of the Army Staff proposed affiliating sector-specific Indian Army academies with the university and scaling up training programmes. GSV will design and conduct probationary training for Indian Railway Management Service officers from this year and work with industry partners to establish additional chair professorships. During the meeting, BISAG and GSV announced a memorandum of understanding to further support PM Gati Shakti, while AMD committed financial support for the university’s incubation facility. Work is underway on additional campus infrastructure, with land already acquired and a master plan to be prepared. The annual reports and accounts for the 2024–25 financial year were approved for tabling in Parliament. Established as a central university by an Act of Parliament in 2022, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya operates under the Ministry of Railways and focuses on the full spectrum of transportation and logistics, including railways, highways, ports, aviation, maritime, shipping, inland waterways, urban transport, and integrated logistics and supply chains.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Rosatom Delivers Nuclear Fuel for Kudankulam Unit 3

Rosatom has recently supplied nuclear fuel for the initial loading of the VVER-1000 reactor core at Unit 3 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, marking a key milestone in the second stage of the Russian-designed nuclear power project in southern India.The fuel was supplied by Rosatom’s Nuclear Fuel Division, managed by TVEL, and manufactured at the Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant. The delivery includes the initial reactor load along with reserve fuel assemblies and is part of a long-term contract covering the entire operational life of Units 3 and 4.Building on operational experien..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

CBL International Enables First LNG Bunkering at Xiaomo Port

CBL International recently completed the first-ever LNG bunkering operation at Xiaomo Port, supplying liquefied natural gas to vessels operated by BYD in support of its maritime decarbonisation strategy. The operation was facilitated through a physical supplier in collaboration with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), which supported the port’s inaugural LNG bunkering activity. The milestone represents a strategic expansion of CBL International's sustainable fuel offerings beyond biofuels, while also diversifying revenue streams. As global shipping intensifies efforts to cut em..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Aimtron, Aurassure Partner for IoT Weather Systems

Aimtron Electronics has recently entered into an OEM manufacturing engagement with Aurassure to produce new-age, IoT-enabled weather and environmental monitoring systems in India. The collaboration supports the growing demand for real-time environmental intelligence across urban, industrial and infrastructure applications. The engagement comes as global focus on climate-risk management and data-driven planning accelerates. The global weather monitoring systems market, valued at around USD 2.1 billion in 2024, is projected to reach nearly USD 4.8 billion by 2034, driven by the rapid adoption o..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Open In App