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PM GatiShakti National Master Plan

Ministry of Commerce and IndustryactiveinfrastructureLaunched: 2021-10-13

About the Scheme

PM GatiShakti is a digital GIS platform integrating 57 central ministries/departments for holistic infrastructure planning. By 2025: 1,700+ data layers; 293 NIP projects worth ₹13.59 lakh crore evaluated; 36 states/UTs onboarded; 25,000+ officers trained. Reduces project delays by eliminating inter-ministerial silos.

Target Beneficiaries: All infrastructure sectors; 293 NIP projects worth ₹13.59 lakh crore; 57 ministries; 36 states/UTs

Implementing Agency: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in coordination with 16 other infrastructure-related ministries and departments.

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✦Key Features

  • Digital GIS platform with 1,700+ data layers (969 from states + 731 from Centre)
  • 57 central ministries/departments onboarded; 36 states/UTs integrated
  • 293 infrastructure projects worth ₹13.59 lakh crore evaluated by Network Planning Group (NPG)
  • Mandatory for all connectivity infrastructure Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)
  • 25,000+ officers trained via 280+ workshops
  • District Master Plans in 28 Aspirational Districts
  • Reduces project delays and cost overruns through integrated advance planning

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • This is a national planning framework for integrated infrastructure development, not a scheme with direct individual eligibility criteria. Its benefits are indirect and accrue to the entire economy and population.
  • It is relevant for government departments, public sector undertakings, and private players involved in infrastructure development.

★Benefits

  • Significant reduction in logistics costs and transit times for goods across the country.
  • Improved global competitiveness of Indian industries and products, enhancing export potential.
  • Creation of large-scale employment opportunities in infrastructure development and related sectors.
  • Enhanced ease of doing business due to seamless connectivity and efficient logistics.
  • Better resource utilization and avoidance of duplication in infrastructure projects.

▶Application Process

  • There is no individual application process; it is a government-led initiative for planning and execution of infrastructure projects.
  • Infrastructure projects are identified, planned, and implemented by respective ministries and departments in coordination through the PM Gati Shakti Digital Platform.
  • The framework guides investment decisions and resource allocation for public and private sector projects.

₹ Budget Allocation

10000

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Central coordination; project funding follows specific ministry budgets; ₹1 lakh crore 50-year interest-free loans to states for GatiShakti alignment.

Exam Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance9%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

InfrastructureLogisticsDigital GovernanceGS3

Historical Context

Launched in October 2021 to resolve the issue of lack of coordination between various departments (e.g., roads being dug up again for laying optical fibers).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Projects not listed on the NIP (National Infrastructure Pipeline) may not receive prioritized GatiShakti clearance initially.
  • Small-scale local projects without inter-modal significance.

Sub-Schemes

ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform)

A single-window platform for the logistics industry to access data across ministries.

Challenges

  • Land acquisition remains a state subject and a major bottleneck.
  • Difficulty in syncing legacy data from different ministries into a single GIS format.
  • High cost of technology adoption for smaller states and local bodies.
  • Ensuring environmental clearances don't become a casualty of 'fast execution'.

Reforms & Recommendations

  • Standardizing GIS data formats across all states.
  • Incorporating climate-resilient infrastructure layers in the master plan.
  • Opening certain data layers to the private sector for better logistics planning.

Performance Statistics

Metric

100+

Source: DPIIT

Metric

1700+

Source: PIB

Critical Analysis

PM GatiShakti is a transformative approach for economic growth and sustainable development. By integrating 27+ ministries via a GIS-based platform, it aims to eliminate the 'departmental silos' that traditionally delayed infrastructure projects. The plan addresses the high logistics cost in India (approx 13-14% of GDP) by optimizing multimodal connectivity. While technically sound, its success depends on 'Cooperative Federalism', as states must align their land acquisition and utility shifting policies with the central master plan. The potential for 'over-centralization' in planning is a concern, though the inclusion of state-level 'Empowered Group of Secretaries' mitigates this.

SDG Linkages

SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Constitutional Backing

Article 246 (Seventh Schedule - Infrastructure subjects distributed between Union/State)Cooperative Federalism principles

Technology Used

GIS (Geographic Information System)Satellite ImageryCloud Computing (BISAG-N)

Success Stories

Railway Project Planning Efficiency

Key Takeaways

  • GIS-based platform developed by BISAG-N.
  • Integration of 1,600+ data layers.
  • Focus on 'Last Mile Connectivity'.
  • Network Planning Group (NPG) as the institutional mechanism.

Probable Questions

How does the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan aim to bring about a paradigm shift in India's infrastructure planning and execution?

ModerateHigh

Mains Answer Fodder

In GS3 (Infrastructure/Economy), use GatiShakti as an example of 'Whole of Government' approach. Mention the 6 pillars (Comprehensiveness, Prioritization, Optimization, Synchronization, Analytical, Dynamic). It can be linked to the 'National Logistics Policy (NLP)' for improving India's competitiveness. Cite it as a tool for achieving the $5 trillion economy goal.

Convergence Schemes

  • Bharatmala Pariyojana
  • Sagarmala
  • UDAN
  • Digital India

Sector Tags

InfrastructureLogisticsDigital Governance