PM Modi to address post-budget webinar on infra, investments on Saturday

‘Infrastructure and Investment – Improving Logistics Efficiency with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan’ is part of a series of 12 webinars organized by the government to seek ideas and suggestions for effective implementation of initiatives announced during the Union Budget 2023-24 .

“The Center is increasing the budgetary allocation for the development of world-class infrastructure. This year’s budget is a reflection of this vision. According to an official statement, significant budgetary allocation has been earmarked for capital expenditure for infrastructure development.

The Union Budget adopted seven priorities which complement each other and act as ‘Saptarishis’ guiding the country through Amrit Kaal. These include inclusive growth, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unlocking potential, green growth, youth power and the financial sector.

The webinar on ‘Infrastructure and Investment’ is being led by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways and co-led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

The webinar is also scheduled to host discussions on three sub-themes, namely, improving logistics efficiency, planning on PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and infrastructure development and investment opportunities.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Piyush Goyal and Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will also address the webinar. In addition, ministers and secretaries from relevant central government ministries, several stakeholders from states, industry and investment groups will participate in the webinar.

“Ideas from these breakout sessions will be presented in the plenary session during the final minutes of the webinar. Based on the information received, the concerned ministries will prepare a time-bound action plan for the implementation of the budget announcements,” the government said.