What is PM Gati Shakti?

PM Gati Shakti -- National Master Plan (NMP) for Multi-Modal Connectivity is a digital platform and planning framework launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 October 2021. It is a GIS-based (Geographic Information System) platform that integrates the infrastructure plans of 16 key Central Ministries (including Railways, Roads, Shipping, Aviation, Telecom, and Power) to enable coordinated, integrated, and holistic planning of infrastructure projects across the country.

The core objective is to break departmental silos, eliminate duplication of efforts, reduce logistics costs, and ensure last-mile connectivity. Before Gati Shakti, different ministries planned infrastructure independently, leading to situations where a newly laid road would be dug up for laying cables or pipelines. The platform brings all infrastructure databases onto a single digital map with over 1,600 data layers, enabling planners to visualise existing and planned infrastructure together.

The initiative is anchored in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Every new infrastructure project above a certain threshold must be evaluated through the Network Planning Group (NPG) mechanism to ensure alignment with the national master plan. The platform also integrates with the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and National Logistics Policy (2022).

Key Features

# Feature Details
1 Launched 13 October 2021 by PM Modi
2 Nature GIS-based digital platform for multi-modal infrastructure planning
3 Nodal Agency DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
4 Ministries Integrated 16 key Central Ministries/Departments + 57 onboarded (as of 2025)
5 Data Layers Over 1,600 GIS data layers on the platform
6 Evaluation Mechanism Network Planning Group (NPG) reviews all major projects
7 7 Engines of Growth Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transit, Waterways, Logistics Infrastructure
8 Integration Linked with NIP, National Logistics Policy, and state master plans

Current Status / Latest Data

  • Projects evaluated: 293 infrastructure projects worth Rs 13.59 lakh crore evaluated through the NPG mechanism (as of 2025).
  • Railway projects: 300 projects (51 New Line, 17 Gauge Conversion, 232 Doubling) covering 13,808 km sanctioned under PM Gati Shakti in FY2022-23 to FY2025-26.
  • Ministries onboarded: 57 Central Ministries/Departments (8 Infrastructure, 22 Social, 27 Economic) on the PMGS NMP platform.
  • Capacity building: Over 20,000 officials trained through iGOT courses and workshops.
  • State-level adoption: All states/UTs have developed their own Gati Shakti master plans aligned with the national platform.
  • MoUs signed: DPIIT signed MoUs with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (Vadodara) and Korea Transport Institute for skill development and technical cooperation.
  • Challenges: Project delays persist due to land acquisition disputes, rehabilitation concerns, lengthy regulatory clearances, and limited state finances.

UPSC Exam Corner

Prelims: Key Facts

  • PM Gati Shakti launched on 13 October 2021; GIS-based digital platform
  • Integrates infrastructure plans of 16+ Central Ministries on a single digital map
  • Over 1,600 data layers on the platform
  • Network Planning Group (NPG) evaluates major infrastructure projects
  • Anchored in DPIIT under Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • 293 projects worth Rs 13.59 lakh crore evaluated through NPG

Mains: Probable Themes

  1. How does PM Gati Shakti address the longstanding problem of siloed infrastructure planning in India? Evaluate its effectiveness
  2. Analyse the role of PM Gati Shakti in reducing India's logistics costs (currently ~14-16% of GDP vs 8-10% in developed nations)
  3. Discuss the challenges of integrating Centre and state-level infrastructure planning through a single digital platform
  4. Evaluate PM Gati Shakti's contribution to the goals of the National Logistics Policy and Atmanirbhar Bharat

Sources: PM Gati Shakti Portal, PIB - 293 Projects Evaluated, PIB - Railway Projects under Gati Shakti