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352 Mega Projects Worth Rs 16.10 Lakh Crore Evaluated Under PM GatiShakti

The PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group has evaluated 352 major infrastructure projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 16.10 lakh crore to ensure integrated planning. Of these, 201 projects have been sanctioned, with 167 currently under implementation. The central government is supporting states with Rs 5,000 crore in 50-year interest-free loans for infrastructure development. New digital systems like the PAIMANA portal and a five-tier Project Monitoring Group are being used to track progress and resolve implementation bottlenecks.

Key Points: PM GatiShakti Evaluates 352 Projects Worth Rs 16.10 Lakh Crore

  • 352 projects evaluated
  • 201 projects sanctioned
  • Rs 5,000 crore state loans
  • PAIMANA portal for monitoring
  • Five-tier issue resolution
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PM GatiShakti evaluates 352 projects worth Rs 16.10 lakh crore: Ministry of Commerce & Industry

352 infrastructure projects valued at Rs 16.10 lakh crore reviewed under PM GatiShakti. 201 sanctioned, 167 under implementation. New digital tools track progress.

"ensures integrated planning, multimodality, inter-modality, synchronisation of efforts - Ministry of Commerce & Industry"

New Delhi, February 10

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on Tuesday that 352 infrastructure projects, with a total estimated cost of Rs 16.10 lakh crore, have been evaluated through the PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group mechanism.

The NPG was created to ensure that major government projects are planned in an integrated way. According to the Ministry, the group "evaluates the critical infrastructure projects of the Central Government to ensure integrated planning, multimodality, inter-modality, synchronisation of efforts, last mile connectivity, comprehensive development in and around the project location, data-driven decision makings, etc at the planning stage."

Of the 352 projects reviewed to date, 201 have been sanctioned. The Ministry noted that among these sanctioned projects, "167 projects are under implementation."

To support state-level development, the Ministry of Finance has allocated Rs 5,000 crore to states. This funding is distributed as 50-year interest-free loans. The Ministry stated that this provision was made "for disbursement among the States for infrastructure development in the form of 50 years interest-free loan" under a special assistance scheme for capital investment.

The government is also using new digital tools to track these projects. Ongoing central projects worth Rs 150 crore or more are monitored by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. A new system, PAIMANA, has been used since July 2025 to publish detailed reports.

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry explained that this "detailed flash report, showing status, cost overruns, etc., is being published from July 2025 onwards on PAIMANA (Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation Building) portal."

For even larger projects costing over Rs 500 crore, a Project Monitoring Group (PMG) helps resolve delays. This group uses a five-tier system to move issues up the chain of command when they get stuck.

The Ministry said this "ensures issues are addressed at the appropriate level, beginning with the respective Ministry for regular issues and escalating upto the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) forum for complex issues."

By linking the National Master Plan to this monitoring group, the government aims to complete projects more quickly. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated that this integration "has expedited resolution of issues and regulatory bottlenecks in implementation of the projects."

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see a focus on last-mile connectivity. So many projects look great on paper but fail to connect to the actual users. The 50-year interest-free loans to states is a smart move to get everyone on board. Implementation is the key now.
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Rohit P
While the scale is impressive, I have a respectful criticism. We've heard about "monitoring groups" and "portals" before. What's different this time? The real test will be if projects in states like Bihar or the Northeast actually get completed on time and within budget. Show us the ground results, not just reports.
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Sarah B
The data-driven approach and the five-tier escalation system (up to PRAGATI) sound like solid project management principles. If executed well, this could significantly reduce the bureaucratic red tape that strangles so many infrastructure initiatives. Cautiously optimistic.
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Karthik V
Bhai, 352 projects evaluated is a good start. But only 167 are under implementation? That's less than half. The speed needs to pick up. Also, hope the "comprehensive development in and around project location" means local employment and not just bringing in labour from outside.
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Meera T
The focus on multimodality (road, rail, air, water) is the need of the hour. Our logistics costs are too high. If GatiShakti can truly synchronise these efforts, it will be a game-changer for Indian manufacturing and exports. Jai Hind!

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