PM Gati Shakti plan greenlights Rs 5.89 T in infra projects

31 Aug 2023 CW Team

The inter-ministerial Network Planning Group convenes biweekly to evaluate infrastructure projects, ensuring multimodality, cohesive efforts, and holistic development in and around the project sites.

NPG approval is mandatory for all infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 5 billion. The group comprises representatives from various infrastructure ministries to ensure their plans align with the Gati Shakti Master Plan's goals. NPG's endorsement is a prerequisite before projects proceed to the Public Investment Board (PIB) or the Department of Expenditure for clearance.

Most of the projects recommended by the NPG span roads, railways, and urban development sectors.

To date, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has planned over 1,400 km of roads, while the Ministry of Railways has designed more than 13,000 km of track using the National Master Plan (NMP), as stated by Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

The NMP offers multi-layered geospatial data that consolidate physical and social infrastructure, along with land records in one platform. Designed for quicker planning and superior design, the NMP optimises investment impact by facilitating project planning around existing infrastructure. This approach also accommodates potential construction obstacles.

The Ministry of Railways has reported accelerated progress in final location surveys, completing 427 surveys in FY22 compared to 57 in the prior year.

The NMP simplifies processes, such as detailed route surveys in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, reducing the time taken to generate reports from six to nine months to nearly instantaneous.

By aligning projects with other available or planned infrastructure, inputs from diverse ministries ensure optimal utilisation of proposed investments.

The Gati Shakti Master Plan, introduced in 2021, aims for synchronised planning and execution of various infrastructure initiatives, enhancing each project's impact and fostering development across industrial corridors, transportation, energy, urban development, telecommunications, and more.

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

The Network Planning Group within the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan has granted approval to 100 projects with an overall value of Rs 5.89 trillion, informed a senior official. Among these, 40 road projects collectively account for an investment of Rs 3.65 trillion. Additionally, 40 railway projects valued at Rs 957.04 billion and eight urban development projects requiring an investment of Rs 790.16 billion have received the green signal.The inter-ministerial Network Planning Group convenes biweekly to evaluate infrastructure projects, ensuring multimodality, cohesive efforts, and holistic development in and around the project sites.NPG approval is mandatory for all infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 5 billion. The group comprises representatives from various infrastructure ministries to ensure their plans align with the Gati Shakti Master Plan's goals. NPG's endorsement is a prerequisite before projects proceed to the Public Investment Board (PIB) or the Department of Expenditure for clearance.Most of the projects recommended by the NPG span roads, railways, and urban development sectors.To date, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has planned over 1,400 km of roads, while the Ministry of Railways has designed more than 13,000 km of track using the National Master Plan (NMP), as stated by Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.The NMP offers multi-layered geospatial data that consolidate physical and social infrastructure, along with land records in one platform. Designed for quicker planning and superior design, the NMP optimises investment impact by facilitating project planning around existing infrastructure. This approach also accommodates potential construction obstacles. The Ministry of Railways has reported accelerated progress in final location surveys, completing 427 surveys in FY22 compared to 57 in the prior year.The NMP simplifies processes, such as detailed route surveys in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, reducing the time taken to generate reports from six to nine months to nearly instantaneous.By aligning projects with other available or planned infrastructure, inputs from diverse ministries ensure optimal utilisation of proposed investments.The Gati Shakti Master Plan, introduced in 2021, aims for synchronised planning and execution of various infrastructure initiatives, enhancing each project's impact and fostering development across industrial corridors, transportation, energy, urban development, telecommunications, and more.

Real Estate

07 Jul 2026

Pecan Realty Completes Rs 1.5 Billion Transactions

Pecan Realty has recently completed four institutional transactions worth over Rs 1.5 billion over the past two years, strengthening its position as an execution-led real estate platform. The deals include resolution-led acquisitions, structured finance transactions and capital partnerships across its development portfolio.The transactions covered acquisitions through the National Company Law Tribunal process and helped provide repayment or exits to both private and public sector lenders. The company said the deals demonstrate its ability to resolve complex project situations, work with instit..

Real Estate

07 Jul 2026

SNN Estates Expands North Bengaluru Housing Project

SNN Estates has announced an expansion of its SNN Estates Felicity residential project in North Bengaluru following strong buyer demand, with 75 per cent of the first-phase inventory sold within three days of launch.The developer will add 76 apartments in the new phase, taking the project's estimated revenue potential to around Rs 1,000 crore upon completion of Phase 2.Spread across 6.5 acres in Rachenahalli, near Manyata Tech Park, the project comprises 604 apartments in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 BHK configurations. The development includes a 50,000-sq-ft clubhouse with amenities such as sports co..

Infrastructure Urban

07 Jul 2026

SCG Drives ASEAN Industrial Transformation Strategy

SCG is strengthening its focus on ASEAN as a key growth region by advancing industrial transformation, enhancing competitiveness and building resilient regional value chains. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCG, highlighted the need for industries to continuously develop capabilities, strengthen resilience and deepen regional cooperation to achieve sustainable long-term growth.SCG views ASEAN as an important growth engine alongside China, supported by favourable demographics, trade connectivity and investment flows. With ASEAN’s GDP projected to grow by around 4.7..