PRAGATI Accelerates Infra Projects, Boosts Economy: Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan

• Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan highlighted PRAGATI's crucial role in expediting infrastructure projects, citing the Navi Mumbai airport as an example.
• PRAGATI, a high-level, technology-driven platform launched in 2015, enables the PM to monitor large-scale government projects and resolve public grievances.
• Since 2014, PRAGATI has reviewed 377 projects, resolving 94% of 3,162 identified issues, significantly reducing delays and cost overruns.
• The platform has also reviewed 61 government schemes like PM Awas Yojana and PM Swanidhi, ensuring timely implementation and increased capital expenditure.
• Oxford University recognized PRAGATI as a "global benchmark"; PM Modi emphasized "Reform to simplify, Perform to deliver, Transform to impact."

Why It Matters: PRAGATI is a vital, technology-driven platform accelerating infra projects and improving governance across India.