Speed and strength

Gati Shakti shows the intent, but hurdles remain

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a national master plan for infrastructure and connectivity that he christened “Gati Shakti”. The stated ticket size for the plan is Rs 100 trillion, though it is not certain how this level of expenditure will be achieved. The crucial innovation to the programme, judging by the PM’s speech, is that it will ensure multi-modal connectivity and try to bring 16 ministries together to improve co-ordination in the implementation of projects. But it should also involve co-ordination in planning, which has often been the weak link when it comes to multi-modal connectivity. The Delhi