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Rs 15.89 lakh crore projects approved under PM Gati Shakti
As many as 228 big-ticket infrastructure projects of different ministries, including roads and railways, have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative
PM Gati Shakti
The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, launched in October 2021 is a transformative Rs. 100 lakh crore initiative aimed at revolutionising India’s infrastructure over the next five years.
PM Gati Shakti scheme is a multimodal connectivity plan.
Aim: coordinating infrastructure project planning and execution to reduce logistics costs.
Key Features:
Digital Integration: It is a digital platform designed to integrate the efforts of 16 ministries, ensuring seamless infrastructure planning and execution across sectors.
Multi-Sector Collaboration: The platform incorporates infrastructure initiatives from several major programs, including Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry ports, and UDAN.
Economic Zones: Focuses on developing key economic areas such as textile clusters, pharmaceutical hubs, defence corridors, and agricultural zones to boost economic productivity.
Use of Technology: Advanced spatial planning tools and ISRO satellite imagery, developed by BiSAG-N(Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics), provide data-driven insights for project planning and management.
The National Master Plan revolves around seven primary sectors that drive economic growth and connectivity
These key engines are further supported by complementary sectors like energy transmission, IT communication, bulk water and sewerage, and social infrastructure.
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