As part of the Digital Economy: Dividends, Disputes, and Dimensions course in Public Policy, a guest lecture was organised on 1st May 2025.

Vaibhav Kaushik, Economist (Trade & Logistics) at the Asian Development Bank, delivered an insightful session on PM Gati Shakti Mission, leveraging technology and government's approach to expedite infrastructure development process. He shared how the mission is revolutionizing infrastructure planning by breaking administrative silos and using tech like IoT, digital land surveys, and strategic data layering.

With real-world examples like the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway and Gujarat Coastal Corridor, he showcased how a unified digital platform is fast-tracking India's infrastructure growth.