PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan

Published on 19 Feb 2025

The PM Gati Shakti Plan, launched in October 2021, aims to revolutionize India’s infrastructure and logistics sectors by integrating various projects and streamlining execution. It’s features include:

• Integrated Planning: The plan integrates infrastructure projects across sectors, supporting investments of ₹111 trillion (approximately $1.4 trillion) by 2025 for cohesive development.

• Single-window Clearance: It introduces a single-window clearance system to reduce project approval times by up to 30%, speeding up implementation.

• Geospatial Mapping: Utilizes geospatial technology to map infrastructure and identify needs, analysing data from over 100 agencies to improve planning.

• Infrastructure Development: Focuses on developing key projects such as highways, railways, ports, and airports, including 50 new logistics parks to enhance connectivity.

• Logistics Efficiency: Aims to cut logistics costs from 13-14% of GDP to 8-10% by 2030 by improving multimodal connectivity and reducing inefficiencies.

• Economic Growth: Supports regional development by creating about 2.5 million jobs by 2025 through infrastructure and logistics improvements.

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Features an online dashboard for real-time tracking, ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets.

• Government Initiatives: Complements the ₹20 trillion ($250 billion) National Infrastructure Pipeline and National Logistics Policy to create a unified infrastructure strategy.

Tags:
Economy

Keywords:
PM Gati Shakti Infrastructure logistic sector

Syllabus:
General Studies Paper 3

Topics:
Infrastructure Development