PRAGATI: Strengthening Governance and Infrastructure Delivery in India
Context
Land acquisition has become the largest bottleneck in infrastructure development, causing 35% of project delays, as highlighted by the Cabinet Secretary after the 50th PRAGATI meeting.
About PRAGATI
Definition
PRAGATI is a centralised, ICT-enabled governance platform for grievance redressal, project monitoring, and programme implementation, enabling real-time review of projects of national importance.
Launch
Launched on 25 March 2015 under the leadership of the Prime Minister of India.
Objectives
Timely Implementation
Ensures time-bound execution of infrastructure and development projects.
Coordination
Resolves inter-ministerial and Centre–State coordination issues.
Governance
Promotes e-transparency, accountability, and outcome-based governance.
Key Features
Three-Tier Architecture
Links PMO, Union Secretaries, and State Chief Secretaries to enable direct coordination, faster decisions, and accountability.
PM-Led Monthly Reviews
Provides high-level political oversight through regular video-conference meetings to address critical project delays.
Digital and GIS Integration
Uses real-time data, geospatial mapping, and live visuals to monitor progress and identify bottlenecks.
Unified Data Dashboard
Integrates CPGRAMS, PMG, and MoSPI databases to reduce silos and improve policy coordination.
Escalation Framework
Unresolved issues move to higher institutional and PM-level review for decisive action.
Digital Follow-Up
Tracks all directions electronically until closure, ensuring sustained monitoring and accountability.
Significance
Reviewed over 3,300 projects worth ₹85 lakh crore, resolving 7,156 issues.
Accelerated completion of legacy projects pending since the 1990s.
Strengthens cooperative federalism by uniting Centre, States, and local governments on one platform.
Source : The Hindu