Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal unveiled a “Compendium of PM GatiShakti” in New Delhi to commemorate two years of PM GatiShakti. The Compendium showcases notable use cases that exemplify the adoption and advantages of PM GatiShakti across the nation.
Over the past two years, PM GatiShakti has been instrumental in planning over 7,000 kilometers of expressways, with digital surveys through GIS maps expediting field surveys. Notably, the year 2022-23 witnessed a significant increase in Final Location Surveys (FLS) for new railway lines, resulting in the planning of a staggering 13,500 kilometers of railway lines. PM GatiShakti has also transformed the preparation of detailed surveys for petroleum and natural gas pipelines, reducing the process from months to hours, showcasing a commitment to environmental conservation.
The compendium features eight exemplary use cases that vividly illustrate the extensive adoption and profound benefits of PM GatiShakti throughout the country, serving as an important resource to promote wider adoption and demonstrate its utility to stakeholders. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the implementation of PM GatiShakti is facilitating the development of Next Generation Infrastructure, enhancing Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living. PM GatiShakti is revolutionizing infrastructure planning through data-driven decision-making, utilizing GIS maps to streamline digital surveys and significantly reduce field survey time and project timelines. This innovative approach offers complete connectivity visibility, mitigates investment risks, simplifies governance for large-scale projects, and enhances economic and social connectivity.
The launch event featured Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry – Sh. Som Parkash, Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Smt. Sumita Dawra, and senior officers.