GATI SHAKTI: THE NATIONAL MASTER PLAN

摘要

We are celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of independence and the glorious history of Indian people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister's vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Our Hon'ble Prime Minister last year launched the Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity on 13th October, 2021 with aim to bring 16 Ministries including Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways and Railways together for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects. Under this plan all 16 Ministries instead of planning & designing domain areas infrastructure scheme like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry/land ports, UDAN etc. and economic Zones like textile clusters, pharmaceutical clusters, defence corridors, electronic parks, industrial corridors, fishing clusters, agri zones separately in silos, they have to design and execute it with a common vision to improve connectivity & make Indian businesses more competitive. The Gati Shakti Master Plan is designed to enhance efficiency and have an integrated approach by use of latest satellite imagery for visual understanding, coordination among all the stakeholders; synchronization in implementation of projects; planning tools for route planning, land acquisition, permissions and congestion reduction and dashboard based periodic monitoring for progress. The Gati Shakti is ensuring that in coming years country does not waste money or time due to lack of coordination in infrastructure projects. Everything, from roads to railways, from aviation to agriculture, various ministries and departments would be linked.