In a surprise visit, that too on October 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the PM Gati Shakti set up at Bharat Mandapam today, on the third anniversary of the launch of PM GatiShakti. The Anubhuti Kendra showcases the key features, achievements and milestones of PM GatiShakti.
PM appreciated the strides made in the planning and execution of projects across the country due to the impact of PM GatiShakti. He lauded its adoption across sectors, which is adding speed to fulfil the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
Using the National Master Plan, 156 Infrastructure Gaps relating to first and last-mile connectivity issues of major sectors of the economy, such as Coal Steel, fertilisers, Ports, Food and Public Distribution, etc., have also been identified by concerned Ministries and Departments. With digital surveys, project preparation is now faster and more accurate. The Ministry of Railways has planned over 400 railway projects in just a year and 27,000 km of railway lines.
PM GatiShakti is breaking the silos with a collective vision. The Network Planning Group (NPG) is synchronising efforts across ministries to ensure cohesive infrastructure development. With 81 NPG meetings held, 213 projects worth Rs 15.48 lakh crore have been evaluated.
Through PM GatiShakti, last-mile connectivity gaps are being assessed to ensure seamless movement. It truly symbolises a ‘whole-of-government’ approach with 1529 data layers belonging to 44 Ministries of Central Government and 36 States and UTs already being onboard. Regional workshops and capacity-building initiatives have facilitated its wider adoption.
Along with infrastructure development, the social sector is another key focus area. Forty-five lakh PVTGs (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) (11 Lakh Households) have been mapped in 29,000 habitations using a mobile app linked to over 1,500 GIS data layers.
PM GatiShakti is helping to effectively plan the locations of Anganwadi Centres. It is helping focus on Anganwadi Centres with greater nutritional requirements. More than 10 lakh Anganwadi Centres have been mapped on the National Master Plan.
It has also been used to identify prominent industries in districts to impart district-specific skill courses by schools. PM Shri Schools have been mapped in the PM GatiShakti portal to identify other schools nearby based on geospatial information to anchor other schools nearby.
The PM GatiShakti framework has been presented on various international platforms to promote international collaboration. International collaborations and MoU on knowledge sharing are being promoted in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
The PM also visited the ODOP Anubhuti Kendra and appreciated the strides made by the ODOP initiative in helping in the selection, branding and promotion of products in various districts across the nation.
