Modi Uses PRAGATI Review To Target Delays In ₹65,000-Crore Projects
He warns of a double cost that raises outlays, denying citizens timely services.
Overview
- Chairing the 49th PRAGATI session, the prime minister reviewed eight infrastructure projects spanning mines, railways, water resources, industrial corridors and power.
- The reviewed works stretch across 15 states and union territories with a combined investment exceeding ₹65,000 crore.
- He directed central and state officials to institutionalise regular, results-focused reviews to clear bottlenecks and keep timelines on track.
- He linked on-time delivery to gains in ease of living for people as well as ease of doing business for enterprises.
- The government highlighted PRAGATI’s ICT-enabled interface as a tool to fast-track projects through real-time coordination between the Centre and states.