Introduction

The Prime Minister of India is directly monitoring 15 high-priority infrastructure projects in Jammu & Kashmir through the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform, to fast-track execution, remove inter-departmental bottlenecks, and ensure timely completion of long-pending projects in the Union Territory.

Key Facts

  1. Direct Monitoring:
    • PM is monitoring 15 projects in J&K personally.
  2. Project Outlay:
    • Total cost of these 15 projects: ₹69,000 crore
  3. Broader Project Portfolio:
    • J&K has 61 major projects with a cumulative investment of ₹4.12 lakh crore
  4. Implementation Status:
    • 15 projects completed
    • 46 projects under various stages of implementation
  6. Sectors Covered:

    • Connectivity
    • Energy
    • Infrastructure
    • Social sector
  8. Governance Mechanism:
    • Projects monitored via PRAGATI platform
    • Issues related to land acquisition, financial constraints, inter-departmental coordination, and compensation addressed
  10. Outcome:
    • Several projects stalled for decades unlocked
    • Faster decision-making and improved accountability
  12. Institutional Support:
    • Monitoring conducted through the Prime Minister’s Group (PMG) headed by the Cabinet Secretary

Static Information

What is PRAGATI ?

PRAGATI is a multi-purpose digital governance platform, launched in 2015, aimed at monitoring government projects, programmes, and public grievances through direct interaction between the Prime Minister, Union Ministries, and State Governments.

Key Features

  1. Integrated Digital Dashboard: Consolidates data from ministries and states.
  2. Video Conferencing: Enables real-time interaction between PM, Union Secretaries, and State Chief Secretaries.
  3. Geo-spatial Technology: Uses satellite imagery for ground-level project monitoring.

Operational Mechanism

  1. Three-Tier Structure: PMO – Union Secretaries – State Chief Secretaries.
  2. PRAGATI Day: Monthly review meeting chaired by the PM (4th Wednesday).
  3. Data Sources: CPGRAMS (grievances) and PMG portal (projects).
  4. Outcome-Oriented Reviews: Real-time data-based decision-making to remove bottlenecks.

Significance

  1. Strengthens Cooperative Federalism: Promotes ‘Team India’ approach.
  2. Reduces Project Delays: Resolves issues like land acquisition, clearances, coordination.
  3. Enhances Accountability: E-monitoring ensures responsibility of senior officials.
  4. Improves Grievance Redressal: Citizen-centric governance via CPGRAMS integration.

Governance in Union Territories

  1. J&K is a Union Territory with Legislature
  2. Large infrastructure push is critical for:
    • Economic integration
    • Employment generation
    • National security and connectivity

Prelims MCQ

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. PRAGATI is a digital platform used for monitoring and expediting major infrastructure projects.

2. The Prime Minister directly reviews select high-priority projects through PRAGATI.

3. PRAGATI is exclusively used for projects related to national highways.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

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