PM Modi to launch first ever ‘PM Gati Shakti’ Masterplan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch first ever National Infrastructure Masterplan called “Pradhan Mantri Gati shakti”. This masterplan will be launched on October 13, 2021.

• Gati Shakti scheme was announced by PM Modi on Independence Day, 2021.
• This Masterplan will bring together 16 Ministries and seven core infrastructure sectors, on a single platform in order to synergise project planning across stakeholder ministries for avoiding duplication, plug gaps and expedite clearances at the right time.

Gati Shakti platform was launched to provide information instantaneously. It will allow for better coordination among ministries. Gati Shakti Scheme was launched with the aim of achieving three basic goals namely,

1. Seamless multimodal connectivity for facilitating easy movement of goods & people,
2. Improved prioritisation, optimal usage of resources, timely creation of capacities, and
3. Resolution of issues like disjointed planning, standardisation & clearances.