How Can Arunachal Guv Enhance Utilization of PM GatiShakti Repository?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Full utilization of PM GatiShakti is essential for effective project planning.
- The platform can significantly enhance coordination across various sectors.
- Developing a dedicated digital tool for governance is a key recommendation.
- Efficient governance will ensure swift developmental benefits for citizens.
- Integration of multiple infrastructure schemes is part of the initiative.
Itanagar, Nov 22 (NationPress) The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd), highlighted the necessity for all state departments to fully leverage the PM GatiShakti repository in their planning and execution of development initiatives during a meeting at Raj Bhavan.
He reviewed the integration and application of PM GatiShakti within the state, underscoring that this robust platform, enriched with comprehensive data, has the potential to significantly improve the State’s project planning, minimize delays, and foster better inter-departmental coordination.
Moreover, the Governor proposed that, alongside GatiShakti, the state should contemplate the creation of a dedicated application—a digital tool that would bolster governance.
This tool would enable officials to analyze data more effectively, execute projects with heightened accuracy, and monitor progress in real-time. Such advancements would lead to improved governance, enhanced administrative efficiency, and ensure that developmental benefits reach the populace swiftly and transparently, he remarked.
Lt. General Parnaik (Retd) also encouraged officials to investigate apps for monitoring and analyzing the Vibrant Village Programme, disaster management, anti-drug initiatives, and agri-horticultural projects.
State Chief Secretary Manish Gupta and Commissioner (Planning) Ankur Garg informed the Governor about the PM GatiShakti portal and its functionalities, while the Director of the Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre, Dr. H. Dutta, delivered a PowerPoint presentation showcasing its applications.
Attendees at the meeting included Secretary Planning R.K. Sharma, Secretary Information Technology Sonal Swaroop, Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre Scientist Dr. S. Acharjee, and PM GatiShakti Data Centre Young Professional Wapol Mosang.
On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the 'PM Gati Shakti' initiative during his speech from the Red Fort.
PM Gati Shakti integrates the infrastructure initiatives of various Ministries and state Governments, encompassing Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry/land ports, and UDAN. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) has included 44 Central Ministries and 36 states and Union Territories.