• In the past, there was difficulty with different departments not coordinating well. For example, a road would be built, and another department would dig it up later for things like laying underground cables or gas pipelines, which caused a lot of inconvenience and resulted in being a waste of money. Now all the departments are under the same roof and must coordinate with each other, which will save considerable rework.
• The PM Gati Shakti initiative attempts to solve issues such as long approval processes and difficulty of regulatory clearance. To overcome past challenges, the government has given high priority to infrastructure in recent years.
• The establishment of comprehensive last-mile and multi-modal connectivity infrastructure across the country is necessary to achieve a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2025. This will ensure a balanced mix of transportation methods, lower logistics expenditure, improved export competitiveness, a helpful cycle of more investments in India, and a boost to economic growth and job creation.

PM Gati Shakti is a revolutionary strategy for sustainable development and economic growth. Seven engines power the approach:

1. Railways
2. Roads
3. Ports
4. Waterways
5. Airports
6. Mass Transport
7. Logistics Infrastructure

The development will display in accordance with all seven engines. The supportive functions for energy transmission, information and communications technology, bulk water and sewerage, and social infrastructure cooperate to power these engines. The strategy is driven by Sabka Prayas and Clean Energy, which are the joint efforts of the federal government, state governments and private sector. These initiatives will create significant job and business opportunities for everyone, particularly for the younger generation.

The seven engines for seamless multi-modal connectivity, efficient logistics and economic transformation will all be included in the scope of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The plan will include infrastructure developed by state governments in compliance with the Gati Shakti Master Plan. The primary focus areas will be planning, financing—including through innovative means and use of technology—and quicker implementation.

According to the PM Gati Shakti framework, the seven engines' ‘National Infrastructure Pipeline’ projects will be implemented. The Master Plan's foundation will be excellent modern infrastructure and logistics coordination between various means of transportation for people and goods as well as project locations. Productivity will increase as a result, and economic development and growth will accelerate.

The announcement in the Interim Budget for 2024-25 regarding the implementation of three economic railway corridors identified under PM Gati Shakti for enabling multi-modal connectivity—i) energy, mineral and cement corridors; (ii) port connectivity corridors; and (iii) high traffic density corridors—represents a notable step towards improving logistics efficiency and lowering costs associated with rail movement. It will reduce the logistical carbon footprint, free up traffic on high-density rail lines, and facilitate the switch from road to rail and coastal shipping.