Government announces ‘Prime Minister Gatishakti Scheme’ for holistic infrastructure growth and employment

Government announces ‘Prime Minister Gatishakti Scheme’ for holistic infrastructure growth and employment

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti scheme, while addressing the nation on the 75th Independence Day from Red Fort on August 15, 2021.
• The Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti scheme aims to adopt holistic and integrated approach in infrastructure growth and create employment opportunities for the youth of the country. The scheme will also 
• Government will soon announce the Master Plan for the scheme, to help boost productivity of industries, and boost economic growth of the country, besides creating job opportunities for hundreds of thousands of youths.

Points to Remember:

1. Gatishakti scheme is launched for boosting productivity of which sector? Infrastructure
2. Name of the scheme for holistic infrastructure development announced on Independence Day 2021
3. Amount that will be invested in the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti scheme? Rs 100 trillion