NEW DELHI: The Logistics Division of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) commemorated five years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) by organising a brainstorming session at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts to discuss the way forward for integrated transport planning and logistics development in India.
The session was held in the distinguished presence of Dr. Manoj Govil, Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Secretariat, and Shri Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT. The event marked a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen multimodal connectivity, improve infrastructure planning, and enhance logistics efficiency in pursuit of the vision of Viksit Bharat.
During the programme, Shri Vinay Thakur, Director General of the Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N), showcased the latest geospatial and digital advancements integrated into the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan portal. These developments highlight the role of technology and data-driven planning in improving coordination among infrastructure sectors and facilitating more efficient project implementation.
The session also featured an introductory presentation on the proposed Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA), the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Logistics Division and the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, and the launch of a compendium documenting five years of PM GatiShakti.
Panel Discussions Focus on Integrated Transport Planning
Two panel discussions formed a key part of the programme, bringing together experts from government, industry, technology, and academia to deliberate on the future of India’s transport and logistics ecosystem.
The first panel, titled “Leveraging PM GatiShakti NMP for Integrated Transport Planning,” featured Shri Vinod Mishra, Head – Government Business, MapmyIndia; Shri Akash Singh, Partner, Kearney; Ms. Priya Jacob, Director, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Dr. Seema (Simi) N., Programme Director, TICE; and Professor Vivekanand Khanpure, Indian Institute of Management Mumbai.
The discussion explored opportunities to leverage the National Master Plan for coordinated infrastructure development, improved transport connectivity, and more effective planning across sectors.
The second panel, titled “National Transport Master Plan: Actionable Items and Roles of Different Stakeholders,” featured Shri Vikram Singh, Executive Director, Gati Shakti (Traffic), Railway Board; Professor Manoj Choudhary, Vice-Chancellor, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya; Shri Samuel Praveen Kumar, Director (M&CP), Central Warehousing Corporation; and Shri Sachin Bhanushali, Member, Logistics Advisory Committee, FICCI.
The panel deliberated on actionable measures, institutional coordination, and the responsibilities of different stakeholders in advancing a comprehensive national transport master plan.
Both discussions generated valuable insights and practical recommendations for strengthening integrated planning, enhancing inter-agency collaboration, and improving the overall efficiency of India’s logistics network. The contributions of Shri Surendra Ahirwar, Shri Kamlesh Gosai, and other distinguished dignitaries further enriched the deliberations.
Strengthening India’s Logistics Ecosystem
Over the past five years, PM GatiShakti has emerged as an important framework for coordinated infrastructure planning, bringing together geospatial information and multiple infrastructure-related datasets to support integrated decision-making across ministries and departments.
The fifth-anniversary programme reaffirmed the importance of collaboration among government institutions, industry stakeholders, and academia in translating the objectives of PM GatiShakti into actionable outcomes. The initiative continues to support India’s broader ambitions of developing a modern, connected, and efficient logistics ecosystem while advancing the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
