In a recent meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the PRAGATI platform for accelerating projects valued at more than Rs 85 lakh crore over the past decade. The platform’s efficient coordination between the Centre and states has resolved long-pending issues and improved governance practices in India significantly.
The 50th PRAGATI meeting underscored the shift towards timely decision-making, accountability, and enhanced inter-departmental and interstate coordination in governance. Through technology-driven monitoring and consistent follow-ups, the platform has revolutionized the governance framework in the country.
PM Modi emphasized the positive impact of this approach on ground-level service delivery, making government actions more visible and impactful in citizens’ daily lives. During the meeting, he assessed five key infrastructure projects spanning roads, railways, power, water resources, and coal, with a collective investment exceeding Rs 40,000 crore.
Highlighting the importance of timely project execution and obstacle removal through continuous oversight, PM Modi also reviewed the progress of the PM SHRI scheme. He envisioned this initiative as a national standard for modern and future-ready school education, emphasizing the significance of focusing on outcomes rather than just infrastructure development.
The Prime Minister urged Chief Secretaries to closely monitor the PM SHRI scheme’s implementation to ensure that these schools set a benchmark for other state-run educational institutions. Additionally, he recommended that senior government officials visit these schools to evaluate their performance firsthand.
Reflecting on PRAGATI’s inception, PM Modi credited the idea to the SWAGAT platform he introduced during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat. He highlighted how sustained monitoring under PRAGATI has unlocked and completed numerous projects that were stalled for years, showcasing the platform’s effectiveness in expediting development initiatives.
