BS EDIT: Gati Shakti: Should pvt sector access India’s infra data

Vision for coordinated infra

Launched three years ago, Gati Shakti unites ministries for efficient planning of multimodal projects, tackling India’s project execution challenges

Bridging gaps in execution

Gati Shakti has assessed 208 projects worth Rs 15.39 trillion, integrating major projects like Bharatmala and UDAN to enhance ease of doing business

Opportunities for pvt sector

To boost private investment in the Rs 6 trillion National Monetisation Pipeline, sharing Gati Shakti data may enhance decision-making and private sector engagement

Data-driven planning

Gati Shakti, pooling data from 44 ministries, 36 states, and Union Territories, is an invaluable resource for private firms executing megaprojects in India

Data quality & security concerns

Data security concerns from the Ministry of Electronics can be managed with access protocols, balancing private access with security to prevent misuse

Social planning potential

Gati Shakti aids social planning by connecting PM Shri Schools with local industries & identifying training centres, demonstrating broad benefits beyond infra