What is PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?
Historical Background
Key Points
9 points- 1.
Digital Platform: A GIS-based digital platform integrating infrastructure projects of 16 ministries for synchronized planning and execution.
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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.
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Multi-modal Connectivity: Focus on seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services from one mode of transport to another.
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Optimized Planning: Utilizes satellite imagery, drone data, and 3D modeling for better project planning and monitoring.
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Reduced Logistics Costs: Aims to reduce India's high logistics costs (13-14% of GDP) by improving efficiency and connectivity.
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Seven Engines of Growth: Identifies 7 key sectorsRoads, Railways, Ports, Waterways, Airports, Mass Transport, and Logistics Infrastructure for integrated development.
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Leveraging Technology: Uses advanced technologies for real-time monitoring, data analytics, and decision-making.
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Economic Zones: Supports the development of industrial corridors, economic zones, and connectivity to manufacturing clusters.
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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 developmentsIntegration 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.