Q.3 While infrastructure can act as the force multiplier to achieve a 5 trillion USD economy, Gatishakti masterplan can play a similar role for the growth of infrastructure. Elaborate. (15 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments-

• https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/help-bring-capital-into-national-infrastructure-pipeline-pm-gati-shakti-fm-to-niif/article66149501.ece
• https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gati-shakti-a-much-needed-fast-track-to-development/
• Introduce the answer with significance of infrastructure and describe Gatishakti plan.
• In the body, explain the role of infrastructure as a force multiplier to achieve 5 trillion-dollar economy.
• Next, discuss the role of the Gatishakti master plan in facilitating the growth of infrastructure.
• Conclude by contextualising Gatishakti alongside other initiatives for infrastructure sector and need to address key issues.