New Delhi: In a major move to deepen private sector participation in India’s infrastructure development, the Government on Monday announced that it has opened the PM Gati Shakti portal to private entities. The initiative aims to enhance last-mile delivery services and facilitate the development of infrastructure-based applications using advanced geospatial data. The announcement was made by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who launched the PM GatiShakti Public portal via the Unified Geospatial Interface (UGI), enabling query-based access to 230 approved non-sensitive datasets under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP). Access to Rich Geospatial Data for Smarter Planning The PM GatiShakti Public portal is designed to allow private players, consultants, researchers, and citizens to use multi-layered geospatial data for tasks such as: Site suitability analysis Connectivity mapping and route alignment Compliance checks Infrastructure gap assessment Report generation based on user-defined criteria Developed by the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) and powered by the National Geospatial Data Registry (NGDR), the platform offers secure, self-registered access with strict authentication and data protection measures. Read also: Massive Development Drive: India’s GatiShakti Plan Advances with 293 Infrastructure Projects Evaluated Worth ₹13.59 Lakh Crore Key Data Layers to Support Multiple Sectors The portal includes data from various ministries and departments, covering: Track length, railway stations, and freight corridors National and state highways, district roads, and multi-modal logistics parks Airports, ports, warehouses, schools, hospitals, water bodies, forests, and telecom towers Such comprehensive data access is expected to assist the private sector in: Optimising logistics and supply chain management Building smart city solutions and infrastructure apps Planning in healthcare, disaster management, agriculture, and food distribution New Tools and Dashboards Launched In addition to the portal, Minister Goyal also launched several complementary tools and platforms: PM GatiShakti Compendium – Highlighting success stories, case studies, and best practices PMGS NMP Dashboard – A multi-sector monitoring and analytics tool for tracking project progress Knowledge Management System (KMS) – To encourage cross-learning among ministries and states/UTs PM GatiShakti - Offshore – A new digital platform for integrated planning of offshore infrastructure Data Uploading and Management System (DUMS) – For decentralised, real-time data updates PMGS District Master Plan – Targeting integrated development in 112 aspirational districts A Bridge Between Planning and Implementation Minister Goyal emphasised that PM GatiShakti has become a critical framework bridging macro-level planning and micro-level implementation, with the Network Planning Group (NPG) already evaluating over 300 major infrastructure projects using the platform’s integrated principles. “PM GatiShakti has emerged as a vital bridge between macro-level planning and micro-level implementation,” Goyal said, noting its role in improving intermodal linkages, last-mile connectivity, and synchronised execution of projects across the country. Background: What is PM GatiShakti? Launched in October 2021, the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan is a digital platform aimed at holistic and integrated infrastructure development across sectors. The initiative seeks to reduce logistics costs, accelerate project implementation, and promote data-driven decision-making in infrastructure and transportation planning. With the opening of the portal to the private sector, the government aims to unlock the full potential of geospatial data to promote innovation, improve public-private collaboration, and advance India's journey towards efficient, tech-enabled infrastructure growth. Read also: Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Annual RPF Recruitment, Highlights Indian Railways’ Massive Transformation
