Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI):
Land acquisition has emerged as the single largest bottleneck in infrastructure development, accounting for 35% of project delays, the Cabinet Secretary said after the 50th PRAGATI meeting.
- PRAGATI is a centralised, ICT-enabled governance platform for grievance redressal, programme implementation, and project monitoring, enabling real-time review of projects of national importance.
- Launched on 25 March 2015 by the Government of India, under the Prime Minister’s leadership.
- Aim:
- Ensure timely implementation of infrastructure and development projects.
- Resolve inter-ministerial and Centre–State coordination issues.
- Promote e-transparency, accountability, and outcome-based governance.
- Key features:
- Three-tier architecture: Links PMO, Union Secretaries, and State Chief Secretaries on one platform, enabling direct coordination, faster decisions, and clear accountability across governance levels.
- Monthly PM-chaired reviews: Provides high-level political oversight through regular video-conference meetings, ensuring time-bound resolution of critical project delays.
- Digital–GIS integration: Uses real-time data, geo-spatial mapping, and live visuals to objectively track project progress and identify ground-level bottlenecks.
