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How PRAGATI Transformed India's Governance & Unlocked Rs 85 Lakh Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the PRAGATI platform has accelerated projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore and resolved long-pending issues through improved Centre-State coordination. He chaired the 50th PRAGATI meeting, reviewing major infrastructure projects and the PM SHRI school scheme, emphasizing outcome-based delivery. The platform, inspired by Gujarat's SWAGAT, uses technology for monitoring to ensure timely execution and fix accountability. This marks a significant shift in India's governance culture, making government action more visible and effective in citizens' lives.

Key Points: PRAGATI Platform: Rs 85 Lakh Crore Projects, Governance Reform

  • Fast-tracked Rs 85 lakh crore projects
  • Tech-driven governance & accountability
  • Resolved decades-old stalled initiatives
  • Enhanced Centre-State coordination
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PRAGATI changed governance culture, sped up Rs 85 lakh crore projects: PM Modi

PM Modi says PRAGATI platform sped up Rs 85 lakh crore projects, fixed accountability, and transformed India's governance culture through tech monitoring.

"This approach has directly improved delivery on the ground - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Dec 31

In the last decade, the PRAGATI platform has helped speed up projects worth more than Rs 85 lakh crore and resolved long-pending issues through close coordination between the Centre and states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.

While chairing the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, Prime Minister Modi said the completion of 50 PRAGATI meetings reflects a major shift in India's governance culture, where decisions are taken on time, accountability is fixed and coordination between departments and states is strengthened.

The milestone meeting highlighted how technology-based monitoring and regular follow-up have changed the way governance works in India.

"This approach has directly improved delivery on the ground and made government action more visible in people's daily lives," PM Modi said.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed five major infrastructure projects related to roads, railways, power, water resources and coal.

These projects are spread across five states and involve a total investment of more than Rs 40,000 crore.

PM Modi stressed the need to ensure timely execution and remove bottlenecks through continuous monitoring.

The Prime Minister also reviewed the implementation of the PM SHRI scheme and said it should become a national benchmark for modern and future-ready school education.

"The focus must be on outcomes rather than only on infrastructure creation," Prime Minister Modi mentioned.

PM Modi asked Chief Secretaries to closely monitor the scheme and ensure that PM SHRI schools set an example for other state-run schools.

The Prime Minister also suggested that senior government officers should visit these schools to assess their performance on the ground.

Recalling the origin of PRAGATI, Prime Minister Modi said the idea was inspired by the SWAGAT platform he launched as Chief Minister of Gujarat to address public grievances in a transparent and time-bound manner.

Prime Minister Modi said several projects that were stuck for decades were unlocked and completed due to sustained monitoring under PRAGATI.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the numbers are impressive, I hope this efficiency translates to the ground level for common citizens. Sometimes these big figures feel distant. The focus on PM SHRI schools is good, but we need to see real improvement in education quality, not just infrastructure.
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Rohit P
Finally! A system that fixes accountability. In our government offices, the biggest problem was that no one was responsible if a file got stuck. If PRAGATI is truly fixing that and making officers visit schools to check performance, it's a welcome change in our sarkari culture.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in project management, the scale of coordination required for this is mind-boggling. Using tech for monitoring across states and departments is the only way to handle India's complexity. The SWAGAT to PRAGATI journey shows a consistent governance philosophy.
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Vikram M
Good to see focus on outcomes, not just spending. For decades, budgets were spent, projects announced, but the bridge or road never got completed. If this platform is unlocking decade-old projects, it's a big win for public money. More power to such initiatives! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
The idea is excellent, but implementation is key. Will the same system work if there is a different government at the centre or in a state? We need institutional reforms that are beyond any one leader or party. Hope PRAGATI becomes a permanent feature of Indian governance.

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