Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 49th meeting of the PRAGATI – the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation – in New Delhi yesterday. He reviewed eight critical infrastructure projects across sectors, including Mines, Railways, Water Resources, Industrial Corridors, and Power. These projects span 15 States and Union Territories, stretching across the country, with a cumulative investment of over 65 thousand crore rupees. Recognised as vital drivers of economic growth and public welfare, the projects were reviewed with emphasis on clear timelines, effective inter-agency coordination, and prompt resolution of bottlenecks.
The Prime Minister reiterated that delays in execution impose a double cost – often escalating project expenditure and also depriving citizens of timely access to essential services and infrastructure. He urged officials at both the Central and State levels to adopt a result-oriented approach, translating opportunities into improved quality of life for people, while also advancing the goals of ease of living for citizens and ease of doing business for enterprises.
PRAGATI platform brings together the Centre and States to fast-track major projects, address bottlenecks, and ensure time-bound delivery.
