Under PM Gati Shakti, who is responsible for nodal planning?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: DPIIT.
Explanation:
PM Gati Shakti – The responsibility for the implementation and nodal planning of the National Master Plan lies with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its objective is to establish coordination among infrastructure development initiatives (roads, railways, airways, waterways) across India. a 'Network Planning Group' (NPG) has been constituted within the DPIIT to review projects undertaken by various ministries, with the aim of reducing logistics costs and ensuring 'last-mile connectivity.'
Additional Points:
Seven Engines: The Gati Shakti scheme is driven by seven 'engines' (growth drivers): Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways, and Logistics Infrastructure.
BISAG-N: It provides technical assistance in the development of the digital platform.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: When was the PM Gati Shakti scheme launched?
Answer: October 2021.
Question: What is the primary technical foundation of the Gati Shakti portal?
Answer: Geographic Information System (GIS).