The platform was conceptualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dismantle the chronic coordination bottlenecks that historically led to massive time and cost overruns in public projects. (Representational image: PTI)
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News1802-01-2026, 22:54

PRAGATI's Decade of Impact: India's Infrastructure Turnaround Through Tech Governance

  • PRAGATI, launched March 25, 2015, by PM Modi, completes 50th review meeting, marking a decade of tech-enabled governance for project implementation.
  • The platform uses a five-level escalation mechanism, with the PM directly reviewing critical projects to resolve coordination bottlenecks between central and state governments.
  • It has accelerated over 3,300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore, resolving 7,156 issues in land acquisition, environmental clearances, and construction approvals.
  • PRAGATI monitors 61 flagship government schemes and has significantly boosted efficiency in Railways, Road Transport & Highways, and Power sectors.
  • Long-stalled projects like Bogibeel Bridge, Jammu-Srinagar Rail Link, and Navi Mumbai International Airport were fast-tracked, earning global acclaim from Oxford University.

Why It Matters: PRAGATI's decade of tech-driven governance has transformed India's infrastructure and project delivery.

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