Govt adopting multimodal transport plan

The government is working to adopt a multimodal transport plan, which is a strategic initiative designed to establish a coordinated and highly efficient national transportation system, reports BSS.

This plan aims to integrate road, rail and waterway networks to ensure cost and time-efficient transportation across the country.

Sheik Moinuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, confirmed that the draft plan was nearing completion.

In an interview with BSS, he stated, "We expect to finish approximately 70 to 75 per cent of the transport plan before our term ends."

"The Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges is leading the preparation efforts. The planning involves extensive data collection, including mapping existing routes and gathering information on goods and passenger movements. This process is crucial for identifying infrastructure gaps, prioritising investments, and determining the most efficient transport modes," Moinuddin explained.

To make the Multimodal Transport Plan a global standard, the government is involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank in the process, he said.