Submission of Projects for NPG consultation and Use of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) in Finalisation of Alignments of National Highways

Executive Summary: This policy mandates the use of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) for National Highway project alignment finalization. It specifies that projects must be submitted for NPG consultation after alignment approval and feasibility study completion, and it requires project proponents to demonstrate the use of the Gati Shakti Portal during alignment committee meetings. The policy references previous mandates from May 29, 2023, and June 26, 2025, regarding NPG consultation for projects exceeding certain cost thresholds. Key Points / Main Content: NPG Consultation Requirements: * Projects costing more than Rs. 500 crore (civil work) must be consulted with NPG (per OM No. NH15017142022PM, dated May 29, 2023). * Greenfield projects costing more than Rs. 100 crore and exceeding 10 km in length must be consulted with NPG (per circular No. RWNH3406616PMGatiShakti2023 24 dated June 26, 2025). Project Submission Timing: * Projects must be submitted for NPG consultation after alignment approval and completion of the feasibility study. * Submission should occur before submitting SFC or PPPA proposals. Gati Shakti Portal Usage: * Project proponents must demonstrate the use of the PM Gati Shakti Portal during alignment committee meetings. * The portal should be used to optimize alignment and minimize crossings with utilities and forest areas. Cross Drainage Assessment: * Cross drainage requirements must be assessed with reference to the National Data Base for Emergency Management (NDEM) and PM Gati Shakti. Impact Analysis: Principal Secretaries/Secretaries of States/UTs Public Works Department: *Impact:* Must ensure compliance with the updated NPG consultation and Gati Shakti Portal usage guidelines for National Highway projects. *Action Required:* Implement the policy directives in project planning and execution, ensuring timely NPG consultation and Gati Shakti Portal integration. Engineers-in-Chief and Chief Engineers of States/UTs Public Works Department: *Impact:* Responsible for implementing the policy's requirements in project development and alignment finalization. *Action Required:* Enforce the use of the Gati Shakti Portal and adherence to NPG consultation timelines in project proposals. Director General Border Roads: *Impact:* Must align project planning with the new guidelines for NPG consultation and Gati Shakti Portal utilization. *Action Required:* Incorporate the policy requirements into project development processes and ensure compliance. Chairman, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI): *Impact:* Must ensure that NHAI projects adhere to the updated guidelines for NPG consultation and Gati Shakti Portal integration. *Action Required:* Oversee the implementation of the policy across NHAI projects and ensure compliance with the new directives. Managing Director, NHIDCL: *Impact:* Responsible for ensuring NHIDCL projects comply with the new policy directives regarding NPG consultation and Gati Shakti Portal usage. *Action Required:* Implement the policy requirements within NHIDCL project planning and execution processes. Project Zone Chief Engineers: *Impact:* Directly responsible for implementing the policy requirements at the project level. *Action Required:* Ensure projects are submitted for NPG consultation at the correct stage and demonstrate Gati Shakti Portal usage during alignment meetings. CEROs, ROs, and ELOs of the Ministry: *Impact:* Responsible for overseeing and enforcing the policy requirements. *Action Required:* Monitor project submissions to ensure compliance with NPG consultation timelines and Gati Shakti Portal usage.

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