Launched in 2015, PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) integrates accountability, transparency and timely decision-making into the administrative process.
Key Features of PRAGATI
- About: Multi-purpose and multi-modal platform offering comprehensive, technology-enabled governance mechanism spanning all tiers of government.
- Team India Spirit: PRAGATI review meetings are Chaired by Prime Minister having direct engagement with state and central ministries.
- Hosts Key Governance Tools: Like PM Gati Shakti, PARIVESH and PM Reference Portal.
- Global Recognition: An external study by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, termed PRAGATI a global benchmark and a “single source of truth” for real-time project monitoring.
Key Transformative Role Played by PRAGATI
- Exemplified Cooperative Federalism: It offered Centre and States to work as a team with ministries and departments looking beyond silos to solve problems.
- Since its inception, around 500 Secretaries of Government of India and Chief Secretaries of States have participated in PRAGATI meetings.
- High Project Resolution Rate: Around 94% issues identified across various projects been resolved resulting in reducing time delays, cost overruns and coordination failures.
- Unlocking Long-Pending Projects: Notable Examples include Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla rail link (approved in 1994 was commissioned in 2025); Navi Mumbai International Airport and Bogibeel rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra, etc.
