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43 Power Projects Worth Rs 3 Lakh Crore Fast-Tracked After PM Modi's Review

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PRAGATI governance platform has reviewed 53 power projects valued at Rs 4.12 lakh crore, resulting in the commissioning of 43 previously delayed projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore. The reviewed projects include thermal, hydro, transmission, and coal mine developments. The platform has minimized bureaucratic delays and improved project execution through direct reviews chaired by the Prime Minister with state and central officials. This proactive intervention has enhanced power availability, grid reliability, and the utilization of national investments.

Key Points: PM Modi's PRAGATI Reviews Commission 43 Power Projects

  • 43 projects commissioned
  • Rs 3 lakh crore value
  • PRAGATI platform review
  • Enhanced power availability
  • Improved inter-ministerial coordination
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43 of 53 power projects reviewed by PM Pragati commissioned

PM Modi's PRAGATI platform has reviewed 53 power projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore, leading to the commissioning of 43 previously delayed projects.

"The PRAGATI-led monitoring has significantly minimized inter-departmental delays and improved the execution of power projects. - Power Ministry Officials"

New Delhi, January 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed 53 power projects valued at Rs 4.12 lakh crore under the PRAGATI system, resulting in the commissioning of 43 previously delayed projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore, Power Ministry officials said on Thursday.

PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), the government's flagship platform for fast-tracking projects, schemes, and grievance redressal, was launched by Prime Minister Modi on March 25, 2015, shortly after his government assumed office.

According to ministry officials, the 53 reviewed projects comprise 27 transmission projects, 14 thermal power plants, nine hydroelectric projects, and three coal mine developments.

While 43 delayed projects have been successfully commissioned, the remaining 10 are at different stages of implementation

Under the multi-layered PRAGATI ecosystem, a total of 237 power projects worth Rs 10.53 lakh crore have been reviewed at various levels and subsequently commissioned.

Among the major projects reviewed and fast-tracked under PRAGATI are the Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Project in Madhya Pradesh, LARA Super Thermal Power Project (Stage-I) in Chhattisgarh, Parvati-II Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh, Pare and Kameng hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, Tehri Pumped Storage Project in Uttarakhand, and the Khetri-Narela transmission project.

The PRAGATI-led monitoring has significantly minimized inter-departmental delays and improved the execution of power projects.

Officials noted that the platform has established itself as a model of proactive governance, bridging the gap between policy formulation and field-level execution while ensuring large-scale infrastructure and public sector projects are completed in a time-bound, transparent, and accountable manner.

The intervention has resulted in enhanced power availability, improved grid reliability, and better utilization of national investments, as many stalled power generation and transmission projects have achieved commissioning following PRAGATI's review.

The Prime Minister chairs PRAGATI review meetings with Chief Secretaries of states and Secretaries of central ministries and departments to address issues in specific projects and schemes. This model has substantially improved inter-ministerial coordination and reduced procedural bottlenecks that traditionally delayed large public projects.

To date, 50 such review meetings have been held under PRAGATI, with a total of 382 infrastructure projects across various ministries and departments reviewed by the Prime Minister. The system has accelerated the implementation of both projects and major welfare programmes nationwide.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see projects in Arunachal Pradesh (Pare, Kameng) and other border states being fast-tracked. Infrastructure development in these regions is crucial for national security and connectivity. Timely completion of power projects there will boost the local economy as well.
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Rahul R
While the numbers look impressive, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions 10 projects are still pending. What about those? We often hear about successes but less about the specific hurdles causing delays. More transparency on the *remaining* challenges would build greater public trust.
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Sarah B
As someone working in project management, the inter-departmental coordination part is key. In a country as vast as India, getting state and central officials on the same page is half the battle. If PRAGATI has cracked that code, it's a model that should be replicated in other sectors like healthcare and education.
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Karthik V
Finally! The Gadarwara and LARA thermal plants were in news for delays for so long. Commissioning them will be a big relief for the power grid in central India. Hope the environmental safeguards for these thermal plants are also being monitored strictly, not just the timeline.
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Meera T
This proactive approach is much needed. For the common person, the real test is whether this results in fewer power cuts and more affordable electricity bills. The investment is huge, the execution seems better now... the benefits must reach the public. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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