PM GatiShakti Public Interface Opens Infrastructure Data to Private Sector
Why in the news
The government opened PM GatiShakti data to the private sector so that non-sensitive infrastructure information can support logistics, planning and digital applications.
Key facts
- Launched by Piyush Goyal as the PM GatiShakti Public Interface, through the Unified Geospatial Interface (UGI).
- Web platform with regulated access to chosen datasets of the National Master Plan (NMP).
- Uses: investment planning, site suitability, connectivity mapping, compliance checks and feasibility; better agency coordination and lower logistics costs.
Data coverage
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Physical infrastructure | Highways, railways, airports, ports, warehouses, logistics parks, telecom towers |
| Social infrastructure | Schools, healthcare facilities, water bodies, forest areas |
Total 230 approved datasets; also track length, district layers, freight corridors and land records.
Private sector applications
- Infrastructure apps, smart city solutions, last-mile logistics and supply chains.
- Planning in agriculture, healthcare, disaster management and food distribution.
Supporting tools
- PM GatiShakti Compendium: best practices and use cases.
- PMGS NMP Dashboard: multi-sector tracking of project progress.
Exam angle
- Datasets opened: 230; interface: UGI.