Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th meeting of PRAGATI, an ICT-based platform aimed at ensuring the timely implementation of government initiatives through collaboration between the Central and State governments.
During the session, eight projects were reviewed, including six Metro Urban Transport projects and one project each focusing on road connectivity and thermal power. The total cost of these projects, spanning various states and union territories, exceeds Rs. 1 lakh crore.
The Prime Minister underscored the impact of project delays, citing cost escalations and delays in public access to the intended benefits. He called for enhanced efficiency at both Central and State levels to minimize delays.
The meeting also covered public grievances in the banking and insurance sectors. PM Modi acknowledged the reduced time in grievance resolution but called for attention to the quality of disposals.
He proposed workshops for cities implementing or planning Metro projects. These sessions would aim to capture best practices and learning experiences to improve project execution across different locations.
PM Modi reviewed the rehabilitation and resettlement plans for families affected by large-scale infrastructure projects. He instructed officials to ensure the provision of adequate amenities to affected families in their new locations to maintain their standard of living.
Prime Minister also examined the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, emphasizing the need to enhance rooftop solar installation capacity across states and territories. He directed officials to streamline processes to reduce delays and adopt a phased, saturation approach to cover villages, towns, and cities.
Since the launch of PRAGATI, 45 sessions have been held, during which 363 projects with an estimated cost of Rs. 19.12 lakh crore have been reviewed.
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