Infrastructure is the backbone of a nation’s economic development. For India to realize its goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy, efficient and integrated infrastructure is critical. Recognizing this, the Government of India launched the PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity in October 2021.
As of 2025, PM Gati Shakti is emerging as a revolutionary platform that combines 21st-century planning with real-time data to reduce logistics costs, bridge infrastructure gaps, and synchronize development across ministries. The scheme aims to transform how infrastructure is planned and executed in India.
Objectives of PM Gati Shakti
The scheme has the following core objectives:
- To enable coordinated and holistic planning of infrastructure projects.
- To reduce logistics costs and turnaround times.
- To ensure seamless connectivity between different modes of transport.
- To improve efficiency and transparency in project execution.
- To drive economic growth through better infrastructure delivery.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Digital Master Platform
PM Gati Shakti is powered by a GIS-based digital platform that integrates data from 16 key infrastructure ministries. This includes railways, roads, ports, airports, power, and telecom. - Real-Time Coordination
Ministries can plan, review, and monitor projects simultaneously, eliminating delays due to administrative silos. - Multi-Modal Connectivity
The scheme promotes integration of roadways, railways, waterways, airways, and pipelines to ensure faster and more efficient movement of goods and people. - Institutional Mechanism
A three-tiered institutional structure — Empowered Group of Secretaries, Network Planning Group (NPG), and Technical Support Unit (TSU) — ensures oversight, planning, and technical coordination. - Focus on Infrastructure Gaps
The platform maps existing and upcoming projects to identify critical gaps in connectivity and infrastructure.
Financial Outlay and Scope
Though PM Gati Shakti itself is not a budgeted scheme with a direct corpus, it guides and integrates infrastructure spending across flagship schemes like:
- Bharatmala (Roads)
- Sagarmala (Ports)
- UDAN (Airports)
- Dedicated Freight Corridors (Railways)
- Smart Cities Mission
- National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)
Together, these initiatives account for over ₹110 lakh crore in investments under the National Infrastructure Pipeline.
Current Status of PM Gati Shakti (As of 2025)
As of 2025, PM Gati Shakti has made notable strides:
- Over 2,000 major infrastructure projects across ministries have been mapped onto the platform.
- All 36 states and UTs have joined the Gati Shakti initiative and created State Master Plans.
- The Network Planning Group (NPG) has reviewed more than 300 multi-modal connectivity proposals.
- The Ministry of Railways and MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways) are using the platform to prioritize projects that link key industrial and logistics hubs.
- Several infrastructure projects that once took months to clear are now being approved in just 2-3 weeks.
Expected Benefits
✅ Faster Project Execution
With coordinated planning and real-time monitoring, infrastructure projects are being implemented at much higher speeds, reducing cost and time overruns.
✅ Lower Logistics Costs
PM Gati Shakti aims to bring down logistics costs in India from the current 13–14% of GDP to under 10%, making Indian goods more competitive globally.
✅ Boost to Manufacturing & Exports
By improving connectivity to industrial corridors, ports, and airports, the scheme enhances supply chain efficiency, attracting investments and boosting exports.
✅ Improved Rural & Last-Mile Connectivity
Gati Shakti ensures better connectivity to backward and remote regions, aiding in balanced regional development.
✅ Better Urban Planning
The integrated platform helps city planners in designing smart infrastructure and avoiding duplication of efforts in urban development projects.
Challenges and Solutions
Like any large-scale initiative, PM Gati Shakti faces implementation hurdles:
- Data integration from multiple ministries and states requires standardization and real-time updating.
- Ensuring inter-departmental coordination in a federal structure poses administrative challenges.
- Capacity building at the state and district levels is essential for effective usage of the platform.
To tackle these, the government has initiated regular training workshops, appointed nodal officers in each ministry, and created dedicated Gati Shakti Cells across states.
Synergy with Other Schemes
PM Gati Shakti acts as a central nervous system, connecting various schemes:
- It strengthens PM MITRA parks with better logistics links.
- Enhances Bharatmala and Sagarmala by synchronizing road and port development.
- Aids the Make in India and Digital India programs by providing the necessary infrastructure backbone.
Future Outlook
PM Gati Shakti is not just a policy but a paradigm shift in how infrastructure is conceived and executed. As more states digitize their infrastructure data and adopt unified planning, the benefits will multiply across sectors — from manufacturing and trade to tourism and services.
By 2030, the scheme is expected to be the core planning tool for all major infrastructure initiatives in India, integrating AI, drones, and satellite data to further improve accuracy and execution.
Conclusion
The PM Gati Shakti Scheme is a revolutionary leap in India’s infrastructure development model. By replacing fragmented, slow, and bureaucratic planning with real-time, technology-driven decision-making, it sets the foundation for inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive growth. With consistent execution and alignment between the center and states, PM Gati Shakti has the potential to redefine India’s economic geography.
Further Information
For official updates and tools, visit:
https://gatisakthi.mod.gov.in
