PM Gati-Shakti: National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity

23 APRIL 2026

It also known as National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity
It was launched in October 2021 to provide multimodal connectivity infrastructure to all economic zones of India.
The main objectives of the plan is to achieve a sustained 5 trillion dollar economy and an increase to 20 trillion dollar economy by 2040
It aims to provide competitive advantage for manufacturing in India.
The plan aims to bring all relevant ministries and departments of Government of India together and create a digital platform for more holistic and integrated planning of projects.
For instance, it will interconnect ministries of Indian Roadways, Indian Railways, Indian airways and Indian waterways for easy movement of goods.
It will also enable transparency in monitoring current projects and provide information about upcoming connectivity projects to the community.
As part of this plan, Indian Railway will also develop 400 new Vande Bharat Express in 3 years.