CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity, PM Gati Shakti, was introduced by the Prime Minister and is essentially a digital platform to bring together 16 Ministries, including the Roads and Railways, for connected planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the project? PM GatiShakti is a digital platform that connects 16 ministries - including Roads and Highways, Railways, Shipping, Petroleum and Gas, Power, Telecom, Shipping, and Aviation - with a view to ensuring holistic planning and execution of infrastructure projects.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti National Master Plan is a central government project, aimed to revolutionise infrastructure in India. Prime minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Gati Shakti Yojana, a Rs 100 lakh-crore project for developing ‘holistic infrastructure’ in India on the 75th independence day.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for FY 2019-25 is a first-of-its-kind, whole-of-government exercise to provide world-class infrastructure to citizens and improving their quality of life. It aims to improve project preparation and attract investments into infrastructure.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for providing multimodal connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones on 13th October 2021. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has accorded approval on the implementation of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan on 21st October 2021.