Narendra Modi Chairs 50th PRAGATI Meeting
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 31, 2025 · Last updated Dec 31, 2025
The 50th PRAGATI meeting, chaired by Narendra Modi, signals continued government focus on efficient project execution and governance, which is positive for India's infrastructure and overall economic development. The resolution of long-pending projects and emphasis on outcome-driven schemes like PM SHRI Schools can boost investor confidence and improve social capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, an ICT-enabled platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, marking a decade of its operation in India. During the meeting, Narendra Modi reviewed five critical infrastructure projects across road, railways, power, water resources, and coal sectors, with a cumulative cost exceeding Rs 40,000 crore, spanning five states. He also reviewed the PM SHRI Schools scheme, emphasizing its role as a national benchmark for holistic and future-ready school education, focusing on outcomes rather than just infrastructure. Narendra Modi highlighted that PRAGATI has accelerated projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore and resolved approximately 94% of identified issues since 2014, significantly reducing delays and cost overruns. He recalled the inspiration for PRAGATI from the Swagat Das platform he launched as Chief Minister of Gujarat. The meeting underscored PRAGATI's role in reviving and completing long-stalled projects, such as the Bogibeel Bridge, Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla rail link, Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport, Steel Authority of India — Bhilai Steel Plant modernization, and the Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Project and Lara Super Thermal Power Project. Narendra Modi described PRAGATI as a model of cooperative federalism, fostering coordination between the Centre and States and breaking silo-based functioning. He outlined a vision of 'Reform, Perform, and Transform' for the next phase, aiming to simplify procedures, deliver on time, cost, and quality, and ensure tangible impacts on citizens' lives. The India — Cabinet Secretary (India) also presented PRAGATI's key achievements, reinforcing its commitment to faster execution and measurable outcomes for India's citizens.
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