Madhya Pradesh has excelled in India’s Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) platform, showcasing remarkable efficiency in executing crucial infrastructure projects and overcoming obstacles, as stated by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, PRAGATI emphasizes digital governance, project monitoring, grievance redressal, and collaboration between central and state governments.
In Madhya Pradesh, 209 projects have been monitored under the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal, with investments totaling Rs 7.86 lakh crore in sectors like energy, transport, telecommunications, and urban infrastructure. The state’s exceptional performance is evident in its average land acquisition process of 13.9 months, outperforming the national average of 14.2 months, thus setting new efficiency standards.
The state’s proactive approach is highlighted by the resolution of 97% of the 322 issues raised under PMG, leaving only 10 pending. Similarly, in PRAGATI reviews, out of 124 issues raised across 39 projects, 120 have been resolved, showcasing a 97% resolution rate. State Chief Secretary Anurag Jain mentioned that among the pending issues, two are related to forests and two to land acquisition, all nearing completion.
PRAGATI has conducted 50 meetings, monitoring 39 projects in Madhya Pradesh with investments amounting to Rs 1.74 lakh crore, achieving a 97% issue resolution rate. Notably, 20 infrastructure projects are completed, 19 are ongoing, and central schemes include projects from Railways, Roads and Highways, and Power ministries. One significant project is the Jabalpur-Gondia Gauge Conversion Project, enhancing rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
