PRAGATI Drives ₹85 Lakh Crore Projects, Boosts Capex 3.6x: Cabinet Secy

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CNBC TV18•02-01-2026, 22:04
PRAGATI Drives ₹85 Lakh Crore Projects, Boosts Capex 3.6x: Cabinet Secy
- •PRAGATI platform handled 3,300 projects worth ₹85 lakh crore since its 2015 launch.
- •India's capital expenditure grew 3.6 times, with PRAGATI crucial for project completion.
- •73% of grievances relate to land acquisition, right of way, and construction approvals.
- •Roads, railways, and power projects are major beneficiaries; external impact study underway.
- •Platform ensures direct accountability, with senior bureaucrats briefing PM; operates apolitically.
Why It Matters: PRAGATI has been vital for executing large-scale projects and improving governance across India.
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