The Government of India’s PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, launched in October 2021, has expanded into a comprehensive digital platform that coordinates infrastructure planning across all central ministries, departments and states. The initiative uses geographic information systems (GIS) technology to integrate data from roads, railways, ports, airports, waterways and logistics networks onto a single planning platform.
Five years into operation, the system now encompasses 58 Central Ministries and Departments and all 36 States and Union Territories. It has evaluated 396 infrastructure projects worth an estimated ₹18.66 lakh crore, of which 256 have been sanctioned and 198 are under implementation as of August 2026.
Key facts
- PM GatiShakti National Master Plan launched on 13 October 2021
- Covers 58 Central Ministries and Departments and all 36 States and Union Territories
- Contains 23,493 data layers as of 12 October 2026
- Public platform provides access to 230 approved datasets
- Network Planning Group evaluated 396 infrastructure projects worth ₹18.66 lakh crore by August 2026
- 256 projects sanctioned, 198 under implementation
- Unified Logistics Interface Platform connected 46 government systems across 12 ministries through 142 APIs as of July 2026
- Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya trained 2.4 lakh officers through dedicated courses by July 2026
- Platform opened to private sector in October 2025 through regulated access mechanism
How the platform works
PM GatiShakti operates through a three-tier institutional structure. An Empowered Group of Secretaries chaired by the Cabinet Secretary oversees implementation and approves changes to the Master Plan. A Network Planning Group comprising heads of planning divisions from infrastructure ministries examines proposals and ensures unified coordination. A Technical Support Unit of domain experts assists with evaluation.
The digital backbone combines satellite imagery, geospatial data and analytical tools. It enables planners to view infrastructure networks, economic zones, geographic features and demographic information simultaneously. Users can measure proximity between locations, identify suitable development areas, assess connectivity gaps and check regulatory compliance without switching between multiple systems.
Seven infrastructure sectors integrated
The plan focuses on roads, railways, ports, waterways, airports, mass transport systems and logistics infrastructure. By mapping these networks together rather than in isolation, the government aims to reduce project duplication, cut implementation timelines and use existing assets more efficiently.
The platform incorporates major ongoing schemes including Bharatmala (national highways), Sagarmala (port development), inland waterway projects, dry ports and the UDAN regional aviation scheme.
New coordination authority approved
Complementing PM GatiShakti, the Union Cabinet recently approved establishing the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA). This body will prepare a National Transport Master Plan with a ten-year planning horizon, assess sectoral and annual transport plans, and conduct technical appraisal of projects worth ₹500 crore or more. It will also develop a National Transport Data Repository by integrating information from FASTag toll systems, Vahan vehicle databases and GST e-way bill records.
Real-world application examples
The Pune-Bengaluru Expressway demonstrates the platform’s practical impact. Using PM GatiShakti analysis, the 699 km project revised its alignment to reduce forest land overlap by 19%. The expressway will connect 15 National Highways, 25 State Highways and 6 railway stations, reducing travel time by 7 to 8 hours and saving approximately 16 crore litres of fuel annually while cutting carbon emissions by around 39 crore kg.
The Jogighopa Multimodal Logistics Park in Assam uses integrated planning to enable seamless cargo movement across road, rail and inland waterways. A proposed bridge across the Brahmaputra will reduce travel distance from 205 km to 20 km and travel time from seven hours to 30 minutes.
A recommended Green Energy Corridor project connecting Ladakh to Haryana will evacuate 13 GW of renewable energy through a 480 km HVDC transmission line, targeted for completion by fiscal year 2029-30.
Knowledge and training hub
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, established in 2022, is dedicated exclusively to transport and logistics education. It offers specialised courses on PM GatiShakti and the National Logistics Policy, focusing on maritime transport, bridge and tunnel engineering, and defence logistics. By July 2026, the university had trained more than 2.4 lakh government officers.
What this means for citizens
The integrated approach reduces project delays and cost overruns through better coordination. Citizens benefit from faster transport connectivity, reduced travel times and lower logistics costs. Businesses and manufacturers gain from improved connectivity to markets and supply chains. The opening of geospatial data to the private sector in October 2025 allows companies to conduct site suitability analysis and connectivity assessments for investment decisions.