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stakeholders. This also helps
drive faster prioritisation
and easier synchronisation
to avoid delays. The detailed
analysis from the data layer
and the tools ensures better
optimisation of project and
quick interventions for
closure. The Gati Shakti
Master Plan has coordinated
with the Indian Space
Research organisation (ISRO)
for spatial planning, engaging
BISAG (Bhaskaracharya
National Institute for
Space Applications and
Geo Informatics). This GIS
platform builds over 1200
data layers from Central
Government Departments
and 755 from the States/
Union Territories. Multi-
modal integration, last
mile connectivity and
e-governance are the pillars
of PM Gati Shakti Master
Plan. All the modes of goods
and passenger transport are
Fig. 12: Emerging Technologies for PM Gati Shakti Master Plan
Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GOI 2023 digitised and pooled and

principles, incorporating
infrastructure such as laying
utilities during the planning
phase, enhancing connectivity
to help seamless movement,
ensuring ecological focus
on conservation of forest,
biodiversity, rivers, etc., and
faster land acquisition and
expeditious clearances (Figs.
11&12).

The outcome is made possible
by focussing on each aspect of Fig. 13: Road Design with Dedicated Cycle, BRT Tracks and Footpaths
a project in granularity on one Source: DUAC/Amit Ghoshal (2015), Punjabi Bagh Project, DUAC, New
platform, with visibility across Delhi

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