Highlighting the consequences of delays, PM Modi underlined the “double cost” of late execution—higher project expenditure and citizens being denied timely access to essential services. He urged officials to prioritize efficiency, ensuring that opportunities translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives.
“Every delay not only escalates costs but also deprives ordinary citizens of infrastructure and facilities that can improve ease of living and ease of doing business,” the Prime Minister emphasized.
State-Level Reforms and Monitoring
The Prime Minister called on states and UTs to strengthen institutional mechanisms for regular review and monitoring of flagship projects. He emphasized that local-level coordination was as critical as central oversight in removing bottlenecks and ensuring timely delivery.
He also stressed the need for structural reforms in competitiveness, efficiency, and innovation across sectors. According to the PM, strengthening preparedness through reforms will enable India to respond swiftly to emerging opportunities in global and domestic markets.
Driving Growth Through Infrastructure
The eight projects under review are spread across diverse sectors, each considered vital to India’s long-term growth trajectory. Railways and power projects aim to strengthen connectivity and energy security, while industrial corridors and mining projects focus on accelerating economic activity and generating employment.
Collectively, the ₹65,000 crore investments reviewed at PRAGATI underline the government’s commitment to infrastructure-led growth. The initiative also reflects the Centre’s push for a collaborative model of governance where both central and state administrations work together to resolve challenges in real time.