Infrastructure
India's Mega Infrastructure Push: PM Modi PM Modi Reviews Critical Infrastructure Projects Worth Over Rs 65,000-Crore At PRAGATI Meeting
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (24 September) chaired the 49th meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled multi-modal governance platform, during which he reviewed eight critical infrastructure projects with a combined investment of over Rs 65,000 crore.
The projects span 15 States and Union Territories, covering key sectors such as Mines, Railways, Water Resources, Industrial Corridors, and Power.
Recognised as vital drivers of economic growth and public welfare, the projects were examined with a strong emphasis on timely execution, inter-agency coordination, and the swift removal of bottlenecks.
PM Modi reiterated that delays in project implementation impose a “double cost”—leading not only to cost overruns but also depriving citizens of essential services and infrastructure.
He urged both Central and State officials to adopt a results-driven approach to ensure that opportunities translate into improved ease of living for citizens and ease of doing business for enterprises.
He urged all States/UTs to place strong emphasis on reforms aimed at improving competitiveness, strengthening efficiency, and fostering innovation across sectors, and stressed that better preparedness through these reforms would enable us to swiftly seize emerging opportunities.
Launched in 2015, PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) brings together the Centre and States on one platform to fast-track approvals, resolve inter-departmental issues, and ensure time-bound delivery of large-scale projects.
Since its inception, the platform has been instrumental in accelerating critical projects that are central to India’s infrastructure and development roadmap.
