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Prime Minister Modi Pushes For Time-Bound Execution Of Key Infra Projects At PRAGATI Meeting
PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for time-bound execution of key infrastructure projects in the country.
Chairing the 48th PRAGATI meeting on Wednesday (25 June), PM Modi reviewed certain critical infrastructure projects across the Mines, Railways, and Water Resources sectors.
These projects, pivotal to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed with a focus on timelines, inter-agency coordination, and issue resolution, according to a PMO statement.
PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, by seamlessly integrating efforts of the Central and State governments.
During the meeting, PM Modi emphasised the urgency of sticking to timelines and resolving inter-agency issues, warning that delays not only inflate project costs but also deprive citizens of vital services.
During a review of Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), PM Modi urged all states to accelerate the development of health infrastructure, with a special focus on aspirational districts, as well as remote, tribal, and border areas.
He emphasised that equitable access to quality healthcare must be ensured for the poor, marginalized, and under-served populations, and called for urgent and sustained efforts to bridge existing gaps in critical health services across these regions.
Prime Minister emphasised that PM-ABHIM provides a golden opportunity to States to strengthen their primary, tertiary and specialised health infrastructure at block, district and state level to provide quality health care and services.
The Prime Minister also reviewed initiatives promoting self-reliance in defence, commending various Ministries and States for their strategic efforts. He cited Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India's growing indigenous defence capabilities and urged States to tap into this momentum to contribute towards national Aatmanirbharta goals.
