NEW DELHI: The ambitious upgrade of infrastructure spanning roads, railways, airports, ports, mass transport, waterways and logistics sectors will be implemented under the framework of the PM GatiShakti to promote synergy between the sectors, which finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman described as the “seven engines”.
Referring to PM GatiShakti Master Plan, which will also cover states’ infrastructure projects, the FM said it will be a “transformative” approach for economic growth and development leading to huge job opportunities. The programme, which envisages integrated planning, providing last mile connectivity and ultimately to reduce logistics costs, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sitharaman said the programme will focus on planning, innovative financing, use of technology and speedier implementation. “The touchstone of the Master Plan will be world-class modern infrastructure and logistics synergy among different modes of movement — both of people and goods — and location of projects,” she said.
