The Kachchh district of Gujarat, India, faces distinctive transportation challenges stemming from its geographical remoteness, extreme climatic conditions, and diverse economic base that includes agriculture, salt production, and large-scale industrial manufacturing. Despite the presence of road, rail, and air networks, mobility remains fragmented, with weak integration across modes and limited first- and last-mile connectivity. This study explores how digital Integration can enable seamless multimodal transport and strengthen regional accessibility. Drawing on transport data, field observations, and stakeholder inputs, the research highlights key barriers such as the absence of real-time information systems, fragmented ticketing, and inadequate interchange infrastructure. Opportunities lie in the deployment of open data standards, IoT-enabled vehicle tracking, AI-driven route optimization, and mobile platforms for unified journey planning and payment. A phased framework is proposed with pilot corridors around Bhuj, Gandhidham–Adipur, and Samakhiyali to demonstrate feasibility. The findings indicate that digital multimodal integration can lower travel costs, enhance reliability, enable seamless mobility, and reduce emissions, while promoting sustainable transport and fostering inclusive economic growth in the Kachchh region.
Majithiya et al. (Sun,) studied this question.