Rapid Fire
PRAGATI
- 03 Dec 2024
- 1 min read
A recent study by Oxford University praised India's PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform for transforming infrastructure development, successfully accelerating 340 delayed projects valued at USD 205 billion.
- About:
- PRAGATI is a multi-purpose and multi-modal Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platform launched in 2015 under the Digital India program.
- It aims at bringing e-transparency and e-accountability with real-time presence and exchange among the key stakeholders.
- Key Features:
- It uses a digital dashboard and video-conference reviews chaired by the PM to streamline decision-making, cut red tapeism, and reduce project timelines.
- It aimed at addressing common man's grievances, and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India as well as projects flagged by State Government
- The platform emphasizes green technologies and sustainable practices.
- Notable Projects Accelerated by PRAGATI:
- Chenab Bridge (Jammu & Kashmir)
- Bogibeel Bridge (Assam)
- Jal Jeevan Mission: Increased rural tap water connections from 17% in 2019 to 79% by 2024, enhancing water access nationwide.
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