PM GatiShakti National Master Plan evaluates 293 infrastructure projects worth Rs. 13,59,000 crore (US$ 155 billion)

Since its launch in October 2021, the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP) has made notable progress in improving infrastructure planning across India. The initiative now hosts 57 Central Ministries/Departments and 36 States/Union Territories (UT) on a common geospatial platform. Over 1,700 data layers have been integrated to support synchronised infrastructure development using tools for multimodal planning, last-mile connectivity, and socio-economic impact. A total of 293 infrastructure projects worth Rs. 13,59,000 crore (US$ 155 billion) have been reviewed by the institutionalised Network Planning Group (NPG), which ensures better coordination across departments. Capacity-building efforts have reached over 25,000 officers through more than 280 workshops and training sessions.

To support implementation at the district level, a District Master Plan (DMP) was launched in 28 aspirational districts to enable area-based infrastructure development using geospatial data. A Single Sign-On system using the National Informatics Centre's JanParichay was introduced to streamline access for States/UTs. Although PMGS NMP has no dedicated funding, the Ministry of Finance allocated Rs. 5,000 crore (US$ 569 million) under the 2022-23 capital investment scheme to support its projects. According to Minister of State for the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Jitin Prasada, the initiative has institutionalised a whole-of-government approach, with the inclusion of eight Infrastructure, 22 Social, 20 Economic, and seven other Ministries. It continues to evolve with technical upgrades and standardised procedures, reaffirming the government's commitment to data-driven, integrated infrastructure planning.

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