Piyush Goyal calls PM GatiShakti a game changer initiative

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has described the PM GatiShakti initiative as a transformative force in India’s infrastructure development, calling it a “game-changer” that has redefined the nation’s approach to planning and execution. As the initiative marks its fourth anniversary, Goyal lauded its success in driving seamless connectivity and improving logistics efficiency across the country.
In a social media post, the minister stated, “Marking 4 years of #PMGatiShakti, a game-changing initiative by PM Narendra Modi, which has transformed India’s infrastructure planning through a ‘Whole-of-Government’ approach.” He highlighted that by integrating multiple ministries, states, union territories, and sectors on a single digital platform, the initiative has brought “speed, synergy, and sustainability” to project execution.Goyal further emphasised that PM GatiShakti stands as a cornerstone in India’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, saying it has significantly enhanced coordination among stakeholders and strengthened the country’s infrastructure backbone.

Marking 4 years of #PMGatiShakti, a game-changing initiative by PM @NarendraModi ji, which has transformed India's infrastructure planning through a 'Whole-of-Government' approach.

By integrating Ministries, States/UTs & sectors on one digital platform, it has brought speed,… pic.twitter.com/lI7F8wyUKn

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 13, 2025

Launched in October 2021, the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP) adopts a ‘whole-of-government’ approach and promotes ‘cooperative federalism’ to accelerate infrastructure creation and bridge critical connectivity gaps. The initiative focuses on improving multimodal logistics efficiency and facilitating the seamless movement of people, goods, and services nationwide.
According to official data, substantial progress has been made since its launch. The development of a comprehensive geospatial platform, integration of multiple georeferenced datasets, and creation of planning tools and software have enabled better project coordination and monitoring. Capacity-building efforts have also been a major focus, ensuring that infrastructure planning benefits from advanced digital tools and trained personnel.So far, 293 infrastructure projects worth ₹13.59 lakh crore have been evaluated through the Network Planning Group (NPG) mechanism. A total of 57 central ministries and departments, including eight infrastructure, 22 social, and 27 economic ministries, have been onboarded onto the PM GatiShakti platform. Additionally, 36 states and union territories are now part of the initiative.The platform currently hosts around 1,700 data layers, including 969 contributed by states and UTs and 731 from central ministries and departments. In the current financial year (2025–26), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 50 ministries and departments have been finalised or revised to enhance operational efficiency.
A Single Sign-On User Management System has been implemented using NIC JanParichay, providing streamlined access for states and UTs. During this period, 28 major infrastructure projects from central ministries were reviewed under the NPG mechanism.In terms of capacity building, over 25,000 officers have been trained cumulatively through 25 workshops and training sessions, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of utilising the PM GatiShakti platform effectively.Celebrating the four-year milestone, Goyal reiterated that PM GatiShakti continues to be a driving force in India’s infrastructure revolution fostering faster project delivery, better planning, and improved logistics efficiency — as the country accelerates toward its vision of a developed and globally competitive economy.

(Business Correspondent)