With reference to 'PM Gati Shakti Scheme', which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

(1) The PM Gati Shakti Scheme-National Plan was launched in 2022.

(2) The PM Gati Shakti Scheme pertains to seven engines (Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways, Logistics Infrastructure). NIP will be aligned with PM Gati Shakti Framework.

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UPPSC PCS Prelims 2023 General Studies Paper-I (SET - C) (Held On 14 May)

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The PM Gati Shakti Scheme

The PM Gati Shakti Scheme, also known as the National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity, was launched in October 2021 with the aim of developing integrated infrastructure to reduce logistics costs and create an efficient logistics ecosystem in India. Hence, Statement 1 is not correct.
The scheme aims to bring down logistics costs in India from around 15% of GDP to 8-9% of GDP.
The scheme is driven by seven key engines, namely roads, railways, airports, mass transport, ports, waterways, and logistics infrastructure. These engines work in harmony to propel economic growth and enhance connectivity across different modes of transportation. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
The scheme incorporates a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) based platform that integrates geospatial data related to infrastructure across different ministries and departments.
The scheme establishes a three-tier institutional arrangement consisting of the Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS), Network Planning Group (NPG), and Technical Support Unit (TSU) at both the central and state levels.