PM Modi reviews projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore in PRAGATI session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he reviewed projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore and discussed other aspects of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 and other social sector programs during the 51st session of PRAGATI.

These projects, Modi said, covered sectors such as “railways, power and road connectivity”.

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Prime Minister Modi had chaired the 51st meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled multimodal platform aimed at fostering proactive governance and rapid implementation, by seamlessly integrating the efforts of the central and state governments, at his residence in Seva Teerth.

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During the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed seven critical infrastructure projects in railway, power and road sectors covering nine states, worth around Rs 30,000 crore.

These projects, essential to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed with emphasis on timeliness, interagency coordination and rapid problem resolution.

The Prime Minister also reviewed the Ken Betwa Link project and the Swachh Bharat-Urban Mission 2.0.

While reviewing power sector projects, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar in urban areas, with a particular focus on cities, residential hubs and public institutions. He emphasized that rooftop solar should be adopted in mission mode to reduce electricity costs, improve energy security and promote clean energy at the household and community level, according to a statement.

While reviewing the road and port connectivity projects, it was highlighted that Vadhavan Port should be developed as a model of port-led multi-modal development, where all major modes of transport are seamlessly integrated to create a future-ready logistics ecosystem. The project should not be seen simply as a port, but as a national gateway connected by cabotage, inland waterways, dedicated freight corridors, high-speed rail connectivity, highways and airport links.

The Prime Minister underlined the need for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 and emphasized that the mission should go beyond creation of infrastructure and ensure measurable results through regular monitoring, citizen participation and convergence among various stakeholders.

He asked states to expedite the completion of infrastructure related to solid waste management, including waste treatment plants and GOBARDhan plants.

While reviewing the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, the Prime Minister observed that the Ken-Betwa project should serve as a model for other states to resolve interstate water issues through cooperation, timely clearances, technology-based monitoring and mission mode execution. States have been encouraged to identify similar opportunities where river linking, water conservation, groundwater recharge and efficient irrigation can be leveraged in an integrated manner to ensure long-term water security.

The Prime Minister also highlighted that delay in the implementation of public projects not only results in rising costs but also deprives citizens of timely access to essential facilities and development benefits. He observed that every delay has a direct impact on people’s lives, regional growth and public resources. He stressed that ministries, departments and states must adopt a more proactive and time-bound approach to resolve outstanding issues, remove bottlenecks and ensure faster implementation.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, he also stressed that innovative use of canal networks should be explored, including the installation of solar panels along and above the canals for clean electricity generation. This would help optimize land use, reduce evaporation losses, generate renewable energy and create additional economic value from water infrastructure.

At the start of the meeting, the Cabinet Secretary informed that as per the instructions of the Prime Minister, a system of monthly review of social sector schemes at the state level has also been operationalized. This mechanism aims to ensure regular monitoring, faster resolution of implementation issues and greater accountability at the state and district levels.

As part of this initiative, the Swachh Bharat Mission was examined first at the state level.

With input from the agency.