Foundations of Gati Shakti Plan
The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan serves as a transformative tool that central ministries and states utilize for strategic project planning. It leverages a digital platform to provide a comprehensive view of infrastructural and logistical assets through GIS mapping.
Strategic Planning for Educational Infrastructure
States are employing the Gati Shakti master plan to pinpoint optimal locations for new educational institutions. This is informed by a multitude of data layers, offering insights into accessibility, surrounding facilities, and community needs.
Agricultural and Irrigation Advancements
In regions like Gujarat, the plan aids in identifying underutilized water bodies that can now be leveraged for irrigation, enhancing agricultural productivity and resource management.
Streamlining Project Clearances
The plan has significantly reduced the bureaucratic process, exemplified by the reduction in no-objection certificates needed for projects like the Gujarat coastal corridor, thereby expediting development.
Tourism and Area Development
Arunachal Pradesh is tapping into the plan to identify and develop tourism potential around the Bichom dam, integrating area development with the promotion of horticulture, enhancing regional economic opportunities.
Data Quality and Standardization
An ongoing focus is to refine the quality and standardization of the data provided by central ministries, ensuring that the information is reliable, consistent, and beneficial for all stakeholders.
Impact on Social Sector Ministries
Social sector ministries have effectively onboarded to the Gati Shakti portal, mapping out crucial data layers to facilitate the planning of healthcare, childcare, and educational facilities.
Integration for Better Outcomes
The plan ensures the proximity of various facilities to educational institutions, promoting an integrated approach to health, education, and social development.
Optimization of Development Projects
The master plan has enabled ministries to align their projects more effectively, allowing for modifications prior to implementation to preserve natural resources and optimize alignments.
Efficiency in Surveying and Project Planning
The use of the Gati Shakti plan has accelerated surveying processes, land records verification, and project planning across various ministries, leading to time and cost savings.
This strategic application of the Gati Shakti National Master Plan exemplifies a leap towards integrated, efficient, and sustainable development across India’s diverse landscapes.
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