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UP's Transformation: From Bottleneck to Breakthrough with PRAGATI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath detailed the state's transformation into a growth engine, crediting the PRAGATI governance platform. He stated that PRAGATI has accelerated projects worth over Rs 86 lakh crore nationally, with 377 major projects reviewed by the Prime Minister. In UP, 330 infrastructure projects worth Rs 10.48 lakh crore are underway, with 128 already completed. The Chief Minister emphasized that the platform fosters a solutions-oriented "Team India" spirit between central and state governments.

Key Points: CM Yogi Details UP's PRAGATI-Led Infrastructure Boom

  • PRAGATI platform spurs fast growth
  • Eliminates inter-agency hurdles
  • 330 projects worth Rs 10.48 lakh crore
  • 128 projects already completed
  • Tech-based approach ensures timely solutions
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From bottleneck to breakthrough state: CM Yogi spells out UP's transformation; hails PRAGATI

CM Yogi Adityanath hails PRAGATI platform for transforming UP into India's infrastructure engine, accelerating projects worth lakhs of crores.

"Uttar Pradesh has become the country's infrastructure growth engine with the PRAGATI model. - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, Jan 13

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday gave a detailed account of the state's transformation from a "bottleneck to breakthrough" province, elucidating how big-ticket projects and focussed governance has spurred it on a fast growth track.

Addressing a special press conference, the Chief Minister hailed the Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) platform for serving as a powerful example of the new work culture of a 'New India'.

He told the press that PRAGATI reflects the administrative model that was first established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and then strengthened at national level after 2014.

Describing PRAGATI as a gamechanger project, he said that it promoted the Team India spirit among different states by provide adequate support to mammoth infrastructure projects.

"Uttar Pradesh has become the country's infrastructure growth engine with the PRAGATI model. Inter-agency hurdles eliminated, permissions and approvals are expedited, and the seamless co-ordination has yielded concrete results," the Chief Minister said.

CM Yogi further said that PRAGATI on the national level has accelerated projects worth more than Rs 86 lakh crore, out of which 377 major projects are directly reviewed by the Prime Minister.

"PRAGATI has proven to be a game-changer for Uttar Pradesh," the CM added, highlighting the slew of projects taking off in the state including construction of expressways, railway networks, metro and air connectivity, the country's first rapid rail, ropeway projects and more.

The Chief Minister stated that Uttar Pradesh has the country's largest infrastructure portfolio with 330 projects worth Rs 10.48 lakh crore. These include major projects related to transportation, energy, urban development, health, and industrial development. Of these, 128 projects (39 per cent) costing Rs 2.37 lakh crore have already been completed and commissioned, while 202 projects worth Rs 8.11 lakh crore are progressing within the stipulated timeframe.

The Chief Minister further informed that 65 major projects worth Rs 4.19 lakh crore in Uttar Pradesh are included under PRAGATI, out of which 26 projects have been completed while 39 others are in various stages of construction.

The Chief Minister also lauded the PRAGATI portal for a tech-based approach and credited it for effective contribution across various departments including Revenue, Pollution Control Board, Forest, Urban Development, and Panchayati Raj, all working in sync to deliver time-bound solutions.

"This has enabled rapid progress in projects such as highways, railways, power, and telecommunications. It has emerged as an effective model of good governance," CM Yogi noted.

The Chief Minister further said that PRAGATI has strengthened the Team India spirit and with coordination between central and state governments, the focus is now on solutions, not just problems.

"Before 2014, projects were approved but not completed on time but today, with every project's foundation stone laying, a completion timeline is set, and regular reviews are ensured," CM Yogi said, showering praise on PM Modi's focussed and result-oriented leadership.

- IANS

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Priya S
Infrastructure is important, but I hope this "breakthrough" also translates to better schools, hospitals, and job creation for the common person. The numbers are impressive, but the real test is on-ground impact in villages and smaller cities.
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Rohit P
As someone from Noida, the new rapid rail and metro expansions are a blessing. Commute time has been cut in half! This is what development should feel like. More power to PRAGATI if it keeps cutting red tape.
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Sarah B
The scale of investment is staggering. Rs 10.48 lakh crore portfolio is no joke. If executed well, this could transform the entire economic geography of North India. A tech-based portal for coordination is definitely the need of the hour.
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Vikram M
While the projects are good, I have a respectful criticism. The article and the press conference seem very focused on praising a particular model and leadership. True governance is when the system works regardless of who is at the top. Hope the institutional strength remains.
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Kavya N
My father works with a contractor on a highway project. He says the approval process is much faster now compared to 5 years ago. Less "chai-paani" and more work. That's a big win for us! 🙏

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