Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier today chaired the meeting of the 45th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments.
In the meeting, eight significant projects were reviewed, which included six Metro Projects of Urban Transport and one project each relating to Road connectivity and Thermal power. The combined cost of these projects, spread across different States/UTs, is more than Rs. 1 lakh crore.
Prime Minister stressed that all government officials, both at the Central and State levels, must recognize that project delays not only escalate costs but also hinder the public from receiving the intended benefits.
During the interaction, Prime Minister also reviewed Public Grievances related to the Banking & Insurance Sector. While Prime Minister noted the reduction in the time taken for disposal, he also emphasized on the quality of disposal of the grievances.
Considering more and more cities are coming up with Metro Projects as one of the preferred public transport systems, Prime Minister advised conducting workshops for experience sharing for cities where projects are under implementation or in the pipeline, to capture the best practices and learnings from experiences.
During the review, Prime Minister stressed on the importance of timely Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Project Affected Families during implementation of projects. He further asked to ensure ease of living for such families by providing quality amenities at the new place.
PM also reviewed PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He directed to enhance the capacity of installations of Rooftops in the States/UTs by developing a quality vendor ecosystem. He further directed to reduce the time required in the process, starting from demand generation to operationalization of rooftop solar. He further directed states to adopt a saturation approach for villages, towns and cities in a phased manner.
Up to the 45th edition of PRAGATI meetings, 363 projects having a total cost of around Rs. 19.12 lakh crore have been reviewed.
Shri Modi being welcomed by PM Koirala at Kathmandu Airport
Shri Narendra Modi At Kathmandu Airport
Gifting a copy of 'Samvidhaan' - Making of the Constitution of India to the Chair of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, Chairman UCPN(M).
Shri Narendra Modi in conversation with Shri KP Oli, Chairman CPN-UML
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi among Madhesi leaders in Nepal.
Shri Modi meeting the Foreign Minister of Nepal
Prime Minister in a meeting with Sushil Koirala and other delegates
Shri Narendra Modi while addressing the Constituent Assembly of Nepal
Shri Modi at Pashupatinath Temple
Shri Modi met the President of Nepal, Shri Ram Baran Yadav
Shri Modi meets PM of Nepal, Sushil Koirala
Shri Modi meeting people of Nepal
