Special Secretary, Logistics Sumita Dawra chairs PM GatiShakti NMP review

Special Secretary (Logistics) Sumita Dawra chaired a meeting to review the progress made by social sector ministries/departments in adopting PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP), in New Delhi.

The meeting organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, was attended by 35 senior officials from 14 ministers/departments.

At the review meeting, the special secretary emphasized the significance of adopting PM GatiShakti NMP and the transformative role it can play in integrated planning and synchronized implementation of infrastructure and social sector projects/schemes. Use cases of adoption of PM GatiShakti in Uttar Pradesh for integration of Pahunch portal for the planning of schools with the NMP platform, optimization of planning of Anganwadi in Gujarat, 5G planning tool, and street furniture planning in Chandigarh were mentioned as case studies and best practices from States.

“A need was felt for social sector ministries/departments to adopt PM GatiShakti NMP for the utilization of their assets, and holistic development across the country,” reads the release.

Two new ministries, viz, Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship have adopted PM GatiShakti NMP.

“Imaginative and innovative use of the NMP platform in planning, implementation, and monitoring programs/schemes for greater accessibility and last-mile connectivity to healthcare centers, hospitals, schools, and Anganwadi were mentioned to enhance public welfare. The social sector Ministries/Departments were motivated to engage with States and aspirational districts to facilitate its wider adoption at a different level.