New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) – The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to soon release comprehensive guidelines on how certain data and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal will be shared with the private sector, a senior government official confirmed on Tuesday.
Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of DPIIT, shared that various options are being explored for how this government-owned data can be shared securely with private players. One of the key approaches being discussed is providing data in response to specific queries raised by the private sector for their respective projects. This method is seen as a safer and more controlled way to facilitate data sharing.
The government's move to share certain datasets and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal, which was announced on Saturday, is expected to help private entities enhance their last-mile delivery services and create infrastructure-based applications. The initiative is a significant step towards optimizing logistics and infrastructure planning.
Bhatia expressed optimism about the upcoming guidelines, noting that they will be released soon. He highlighted that this initiative is part of the recent Budget announcement, adding, “Let us wait for the detailed guidelines to come out… Very shortly or quickly… I am hopeful as this is a budget announcement.”
Launched in October 2021, the PM Gati Shakti national master plan aims to facilitate the integrated and planned development of critical infrastructure, aiming to reduce logistics costs across sectors.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech, emphasized that the government's decision to provide private players access to relevant data and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal is aimed at fostering public-private partnerships (PPPs) and aiding the private sector in project planning.
The data layers available on the portal—including details about track length, railway stations, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), Good Sheds, national and state highways, Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs), warehouses, and airports—are designed to assist the private sector in streamlining last-mile delivery, developing smart city solutions, and advancing logistics management through technology. These datasets will also support more informed decision-making in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, disaster management, and food distribution.
Bhatia elaborated on the potential benefits, stating that the availability of this data would significantly aid project planning. For instance, private companies working on coal mining projects could determine the most optimal routes for extraction, while those in the telecom sector could use it to strategically plan tower installations.
When asked about the possible fees for accessing the data, Bhatia explained that discussions are still ongoing. "We have carried out consultations with other departments, and they have indicated what can be used for this purpose. A lot of technical work has already been completed," he added.
As the government prepares to release the detailed guidelines, this initiative is expected to be a game-changer in improving India's infrastructure planning and logistics systems.
Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of DPIIT, shared that various options are being explored for how this government-owned data can be shared securely with private players. One of the key approaches being discussed is providing data in response to specific queries raised by the private sector for their respective projects. This method is seen as a safer and more controlled way to facilitate data sharing.
The government's move to share certain datasets and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal, which was announced on Saturday, is expected to help private entities enhance their last-mile delivery services and create infrastructure-based applications. The initiative is a significant step towards optimizing logistics and infrastructure planning.
Bhatia expressed optimism about the upcoming guidelines, noting that they will be released soon. He highlighted that this initiative is part of the recent Budget announcement, adding, “Let us wait for the detailed guidelines to come out… Very shortly or quickly… I am hopeful as this is a budget announcement.”
Launched in October 2021, the PM Gati Shakti national master plan aims to facilitate the integrated and planned development of critical infrastructure, aiming to reduce logistics costs across sectors.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech, emphasized that the government's decision to provide private players access to relevant data and maps from the PM Gati Shakti portal is aimed at fostering public-private partnerships (PPPs) and aiding the private sector in project planning.
The data layers available on the portal—including details about track length, railway stations, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), Good Sheds, national and state highways, Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs), warehouses, and airports—are designed to assist the private sector in streamlining last-mile delivery, developing smart city solutions, and advancing logistics management through technology. These datasets will also support more informed decision-making in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, disaster management, and food distribution.
Bhatia elaborated on the potential benefits, stating that the availability of this data would significantly aid project planning. For instance, private companies working on coal mining projects could determine the most optimal routes for extraction, while those in the telecom sector could use it to strategically plan tower installations.
When asked about the possible fees for accessing the data, Bhatia explained that discussions are still ongoing. "We have carried out consultations with other departments, and they have indicated what can be used for this purpose. A lot of technical work has already been completed," he added.
As the government prepares to release the detailed guidelines, this initiative is expected to be a game-changer in improving India's infrastructure planning and logistics systems.
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