Gati Shakti Digital Twin to Support Both Greenfield and Brownfield Projects.

The newly launched geospatial platform under the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan will facilitate the planning of new projects and the upgrading and expansion of existing infrastructure. Surendra Ahirwar, Joint Secretary for Logistics and Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, explained that the platform contains comprehensive data on the country's infrastructure assets, including their geospatial coordinates.

This data is crucial for planning future projects and using digital twins to support project expansions, addressing any existing infrastructure gaps. Ahirwar noted that a key challenge in implementing PM Gati Shakti has been ensuring last-mile connectivity, which the digital twin technology aims to resolve in the future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) is a transformative initiative poised to revolutionize India’s infrastructure, promoting faster and more efficient development across multiple sectors. He described PM Gati Shakti as a holistic approach to economic growth and sustainable development, driven by seven engines: railways, roads, ports, waterways, airports, mass transport, and logistics infrastructure.

Modi highlighted that the seamless integration of various stakeholders has improved logistics, reduced delays, and created new opportunities. He stated, “Thanks to Gati Shakti, India is adding speed to fulfill our vision of a Viksit Bharat. It will encourage progress, entrepreneurship, and innovation.”

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal added that by streamlining logistics and enhancing connectivity, this groundbreaking initiative ensures quicker and more efficient project implementation.

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