<h4>About PM GatiShakti National Master Plan</h4><p>Launched in <strong>October 2021</strong>, the <strong>PM GatiShakti National Master Plan</strong> is a landmark initiative. It aims to transform <strong>India's infrastructure</strong> over the next five years with an investment of <strong>Rs. 100 lakh crore</strong>.</p><p>This plan functions as a sophisticated <strong>Digital Master Planning tool</strong>. It was developed by <strong>BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics)</strong>.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>The core objective is to ensure <strong>seamless infrastructure planning and execution</strong> by integrating various government efforts.</p></div><h4>Key Features of PM GatiShakti</h4><p>The plan is built upon a <strong>digital platform</strong>. This platform is designed to integrate the efforts of <strong>16 ministries</strong>, ensuring coordinated action across sectors.</p><p>It brings together infrastructure initiatives from several major existing programs. These include <strong>Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry ports</strong>, and projects under the <strong>UDAN</strong> scheme.</p><p>A primary focus is on developing key <strong>economic areas</strong>. This includes <strong>textile clusters, pharmaceutical hubs, defence corridors</strong>, and <strong>agricultural zones</strong> to significantly boost economic productivity.</p><p>The platform utilizes <strong>advanced spatial planning tools</strong> and <strong>ISRO satellite imagery</strong>. These are developed by <strong>BISAG-N</strong> to provide data-driven insights for efficient project planning and management.</p>