PRAGATI Drives ₹85 Lakh Crore Projects, Boosts Capex 3.6x: Cabinet Secy
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CNBC TV1802-01-2026, 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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