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PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan

What is PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?

The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is a Rs 100 lakh crore initiative launched in October 2021, aimed at developing integrated infrastructure and multi-modal connectivity across India. It provides a digital platform for coordinated planning and execution of infrastructure projects by 16 ministriesincluding Railways, Roads, Ports, Shipping, Aviation, Petroleum, Power, Telecom, etc..

Historical Background

India's infrastructure development historically suffered from a lack of coordination among different ministries, leading to delays, cost overruns, and suboptimal asset utilization. The need for a unified approach to planning and execution of projects was recognized, leading to the conceptualization of Gati Shakti.

Key Points

9 points
  • 1.

    Digital Platform: A GIS-based digital platform integrating infrastructure projects of 16 ministries for synchronized planning and execution.

  • 2.

    Comprehensive Coverage: Encompasses 3.5 lakh km of national highways, 2 lakh km of railway lines, 200 new airports/heliports/water aerodromes, and 11 industrial corridors.

  • 3.

    Multi-modal Connectivity: Focus on seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services from one mode of transport to another.

  • 4.

    Optimized Planning: Utilizes satellite imagery, drone data, and 3D modeling for better project planning and monitoring.

  • 5.

    Reduced Logistics Costs: Aims to reduce India's high logistics costs (13-14% of GDP) by improving efficiency and connectivity.

  • 6.

    Seven Engines of Growth: Identifies 7 key sectorsRoads, Railways, Ports, Waterways, Airports, Mass Transport, and Logistics Infrastructure for integrated development.

  • 7.

    Leveraging Technology: Uses advanced technologies for real-time monitoring, data analytics, and decision-making.

  • 8.

    Economic Zones: Supports the development of industrial corridors, economic zones, and connectivity to manufacturing clusters.

  • 9.

    Coordination Mechanism: Establishes an Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGOS) and a Network Planning Group (NPG) for inter-ministerial coordination.

Visual Insights

PM Gati Shakti: Key Components and Impact

Mind map illustrating the key components and impact of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

PM Gati Shakti

  • Integrated Planning
  • Multimodal Connectivity
  • Economic Growth
  • Technology Driven

Evolution of PM Gati Shakti Yojana

Timeline showing the key milestones in the evolution of PM Gati Shakti Yojana.

The PM Gati Shakti builds upon previous infrastructure development efforts by adopting a more integrated and holistic approach to address fragmented planning and lack of coordination.

  • 2015Sagarmala Project launched (Port-led development)
  • 2016Bharatmala Pariyojana launched (Road infrastructure)
  • 2019National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) announced
  • 2021PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan announced
  • 2022National Logistics Policy launched
  • 2023Integration of state-level infrastructure plans
  • 2024Increased investment in multimodal logistics parks (MMLPs)
  • 2025Focus on improving port connectivity and efficiency
  • 2026Ongoing monitoring through PM Gati Shakti portal and ULIP integration

Recent Developments

5 developments

Integration with the National Logistics Policy (NLP) to create a holistic logistics ecosystem.

Development of State Master Plans aligned with the national framework.

Identification of critical infrastructure gaps and prioritization of projects.

Increased focus on last-mile connectivity and first-mile connectivity for various economic activities.

Utilizing the platform for social infrastructure planning as well, beyond just economic infrastructure.

Source Topic

PM Gati Shakti Yojana: Enhancing Infrastructure Connectivity and Logistics

Economy

UPSC Relevance

Highly important for UPSC GS Paper 3 (Infrastructure, Investment Models, Economic Growth) and GS Paper 2 (Government Policies and Interventions). Frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains due to its transformative potential for the Indian economy.

PM Gati Shakti: Key Components and Impact

Mind map illustrating the key components and impact of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

PM Gati Shakti

Digital Platform

Last-Mile Connectivity

Reduced Logistics Costs

Real-time Monitoring

Connections
Integrated PlanningMultimodal Connectivity
Multimodal ConnectivityEconomic Growth
Technology DrivenIntegrated Planning

Evolution of PM Gati Shakti Yojana

Timeline showing the key milestones in the evolution of PM Gati Shakti Yojana.

2015

Sagarmala Project launched (Port-led development)

2016

Bharatmala Pariyojana launched (Road infrastructure)

2019

National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) announced

2021

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan announced

2022

National Logistics Policy launched

2023

Integration of state-level infrastructure plans

2024

Increased investment in multimodal logistics parks (MMLPs)

2025

Focus on improving port connectivity and efficiency

2026

Ongoing monitoring through PM Gati Shakti portal and ULIP integration

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