Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth earlier in the day.
Prime Minister Reviews Major Infrastructure Projects
The Prime Minister conducted a review of six major infrastructure projects across the Railway, Road, and Power sectors, which span nine states and involve a total investment exceeding Rs 30,000 crore.
These projects are designed to enhance connectivity, bolster industrial and economic activities, and improve public services. During the meeting, the focus was placed on ensuring adherence to timelines, facilitating inter-agency coordination, resolving outstanding issues, and expediting project completion.
The Prime Minister highlighted that delays in infrastructure initiatives can lead to significant consequences, not only inflating costs but also delaying the benefits that these projects are meant to deliver to citizens, businesses, and the broader economy.
He stressed the importance of viewing infrastructure projects as interconnected efforts, rather than isolated segments. The Prime Minister noted that advancements in individual project components should lead to the timely completion and operationalization of the entire initiative.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of the states and the Central Government in building the AgriStack ecosystem and called for further strengthening its use for delivering better outcomes for farmers.
During the review of cyber fraud cases, including incidents of digital arrest, the Prime Minister said prevention must be strengthened through a sustained focus on training, awareness and education.
