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PM Modi’s PRAGATI @ 50: How a Single ICT Platform Unlocked ₹85 Lakh Crore & Redefined "Team India"
Summary: Marking a decade of governance, PM Modi chaired the 50th PRAGATI meeting on Dec 31, 2025. With ₹85 lakh crore in projects fast-tracked, the platform has become the backbone of India's "Reform, Perform, Transform" journey.
On the final day of 2025, India witnessed a historic milestone in digital governance. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation). What started as an experiment in 2015 has evolved into a global benchmark for project monitoring, having accelerated works worth a staggering ₹85 lakh crore ($1 Trillion+) over the last decade.
In the 50th edition, the Prime Minister didn't just celebrate the past; he focused on the future. He reviewed five massive infrastructure projects spanning five states with a cumulative cost exceeding ₹40,000 crore.
These projects cover critical lifelines:
For decades, Indian infrastructure suffered from "Silo-based functioning" - where one department didn't know what the other was doing. PRAGATI changed that by bringing 500+ Secretaries and State Chief Secretaries onto one screen.
"PRAGATI has helped move from process-driven hurdles to solution-driven outcomes." - PM Narendra Modi
Looking toward Viksit Bharat @ 2047, the Prime Minister handed down a new directive to the nation’s top bureaucrats:
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the PM SHRI (Schools for Rising India) scheme. The PM was clear: these schools shouldn't just have better buildings; they must demonstrate outcome-oriented education. He urged Chief Secretaries to treat PM SHRI as a "laboratory for excellence" that every state government school should eventually replicate.
The PM credited the success of PRAGATI to the spirit of Cooperative Federalism, where the Centre and States work as one "Team India." He strongly recommended that States institutionalize their own PRAGATI-like mechanisms at the Chief Secretary level, especially to monitor the social sector and last-mile welfare delivery.
As the PRAGATI platform marks its 50th milestone, it’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the massive, life-changing projects that were once considered "impossible" or "permanently stalled."
Over the last decade, this ICT-enabled intervention has cleared a backlog that spanned nearly 30 years. Here are the most impactful success stories from the 377 projects reviewed under PRAGATI.
Some of India’s most iconic infrastructure projects were stuck in bureaucratic limbo for decades until they were brought onto the PRAGATI dashboard for real-time monitoring.
PRAGATI isn't just for steel and concrete; it has been the "engine" behind India’s largest social welfare schemes.
PRAGATI ensured that India’s energy hunger was met by finishing mega-power projects that were eating up massive interest costs due to delays.
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The "Zero Delay" Vision: Review of ₹40,000 Crore Projects
In the 50th edition, the Prime Minister didn't just celebrate the past; he focused on the future. He reviewed five massive infrastructure projects spanning five states with a cumulative cost exceeding ₹40,000 crore.
These projects cover critical lifelines:
- Railways & Roads: Connecting remote regions to the economic mainstream.
- Power & Coal: Ensuring energy security for a rising India.
- Water Resources: Addressing the vital needs of agriculture and households.
Breaking the "Silo" Culture: The PRAGATI Impact
For decades, Indian infrastructure suffered from "Silo-based functioning" - where one department didn't know what the other was doing. PRAGATI changed that by bringing 500+ Secretaries and State Chief Secretaries onto one screen.
Key Performance Indicators (2014–2025):
- Total Projects Reviewed: 377
- Issues Resolved: 2,958 out of 3,162 (A phenomenal 94% resolution rate).
- Legacy Clearances: Projects stalled for 20–30 years (like the Bogibeel Bridge and Navi Mumbai Airport) were finally pushed to completion.
"PRAGATI has helped move from process-driven hurdles to solution-driven outcomes." - PM Narendra Modi
The New Mantra: Reform, Perform, Transform
Looking toward Viksit Bharat @ 2047, the Prime Minister handed down a new directive to the nation’s top bureaucrats:
- Reform to Simplify: Make systems so simple that they enhance Ease of Living.
- Perform to Deliver: Focus on the "Holy Trinity" of project management: Time, Cost, and Quality.
- Transform to Impact: Success should be measured by the smile on a citizen's face, not just files moved.
PM SHRI Schools: The New National Benchmark
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the PM SHRI (Schools for Rising India) scheme. The PM was clear: these schools shouldn't just have better buildings; they must demonstrate outcome-oriented education. He urged Chief Secretaries to treat PM SHRI as a "laboratory for excellence" that every state government school should eventually replicate.
Cooperative Federalism in Action
The PM credited the success of PRAGATI to the spirit of Cooperative Federalism, where the Centre and States work as one "Team India." He strongly recommended that States institutionalize their own PRAGATI-like mechanisms at the Chief Secretary level, especially to monitor the social sector and last-mile welfare delivery.
As the PRAGATI platform marks its 50th milestone, it’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the massive, life-changing projects that were once considered "impossible" or "permanently stalled."
Over the last decade, this ICT-enabled intervention has cleared a backlog that spanned nearly 30 years. Here are the most impactful success stories from the 377 projects reviewed under PRAGATI.
The "Legacy Clearances": Stalled Projects Completed
Some of India’s most iconic infrastructure projects were stuck in bureaucratic limbo for decades until they were brought onto the PRAGATI dashboard for real-time monitoring.
| Project Name | Original Start / Concept | Years Stalled | Impact of PRAGATI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogibeel Bridge (Assam) | 1997 | 21 Years | India's longest rail-cum-road bridge was fast-tracked and inaugurated in 2018. |
| Kashmir Rail Link (JUSBRL) | 1995 | 30 Years | The world's highest rail bridge (Chenab Bridge) was completed, finally connecting the Valley. |
| Navi Mumbai Airport | 1997 | 27 Years | Decisively unlocked land and environmental hurdles; now in advanced construction. |
| Bhilai Steel Plant | 2007 | 10+ Years | Modernization and expansion were completed, boosting India's domestic steel capacity. |
| Pakri-Barwadih Coal Mine | 2006 | 10 Years | Stalled for a decade; completed within just 3 years of being taken up in PRAGATI. |
Transforming Social Sector Delivery
PRAGATI isn't just for steel and concrete; it has been the "engine" behind India’s largest social welfare schemes.
- Jal Jeevan Mission: The Problem: In 2019, only 17% of rural households had tap water.
- The PRAGATI Push: By November 2024, coverage reached 79%, and is heading toward 100% in 2026. Frequent reviews resolved state-level implementation bottlenecks in record time.
- PM-ABHIM (Health Infrastructure): Recent PRAGATI meetings (specifically the 48th and 49th) focused on building critical care blocks in Aspirational Districts, ensuring that quality healthcare reaches the most remote tribal and border areas.
- Amrit Sarovar & AMRUT 2.0: The platform has been used to monitor the rejuvenation of over 60,000+ water bodies across India, ensuring urban governance and water security are prioritized at the Chief Secretary level.
Energy & Industrial Powerhouses
PRAGATI ensured that India’s energy hunger was met by finishing mega-power projects that were eating up massive interest costs due to delays.
- Gadarwara & LARA Thermal Power Projects: Sanctioned in 2008-09, these projects were plagued by coordination failures between coal ministries and state land departments. PRAGATI brought them to one table, ensuring they are now functional.
- Ennore-Thiruvallur-Bengaluru Gas Pipeline: Resolved long-standing inter-state conflicts between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, leading to completion in January 2024.
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