Gati Shakti empowering country: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Live MintNew Delhi, December 13 : Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted that the introduction of the Gati Shakti scheme has revolutionized infrastructure development in the country, brought about paradigm shifts in governance and age-old frameworks across the spectrum. Over the past year, India has allocated a record ₹11.5 lakh crore towards capital expenditure, marking a significant leap in the nation's growth strategy. He also mentioned that infrastructure investments currently account for 5.3 per cent of India's GDP and are projected to reach 6.5 per cent by 2039. The minister also highlighted the country's commitment to enhancing infrastructure has grown consistently, with a 10-15 per cent annual increase in capital expenditure allocation.