PM Modi Chairs 45th PRAGATI Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th PRAGATI meeting on December 26, 2024, focusing on the review of eight key projects and public grievances. PRAGATI, an ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, facilitates coordination between the Centre and state governments. The projects reviewed in this meeting span sectors such as urban transport, road connectivity, thermal power, and renewable energy, with a combined cost exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of timely execution, resolving public grievances efficiently, and adopting innovative practices for project implementation.

Key Highlights of Meeting

Projects Reviewed

• Total Projects: 8 projects reviewed.
• Combined Cost: More than Rs 1 lakh crore.
• Sectoral Distribution
• Urban Transport: Six metro projects.
• Road Connectivity: One project.
• Thermal Power: One project.

Key Discussions and Directions

Public Grievances

• Grievances in the banking and insurance sector were reviewed.
• PM noted the reduction in disposal time but emphasized improving the quality of grievance resolution.

Urban Transport

• Advised conducting workshops for experience sharing to capture best practices for metro projects.
• Emphasized the importance of metro projects as a preferred public transport system in urban areas.

Rehabilitation and Resettlement

• Stressed timely rehabilitation of Project Affected Families.
• Directed officials to ensure ease of living by providing quality amenities at the new locations.

PM Surya Muft Bijli Yojana

• Directed states to enhance rooftop solar installations through a quality vendor ecosystem.
• Called for reducing timeframes from demand generation to operationalization.
• Suggested a saturation approach for villages, towns, and cities in phases.

PRAGATI Achievements Till Date

• Total Projects Reviewed: 363 projects.
• Total Cost: Around Rs 19.12 lakh crore.

PRAGATI Platform Overview

• Launched: March 25, 2015.
• Developed By: PMO team with the National Informatics Center (NIC).
• Objective: Addresses public grievances and monitors key government projects.
• Technologies Used: Digital data management, video conferencing, and geospatial technology.