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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked Chief Secretaries to review government schemes with District Magistrates every month, address implementation gaps and ensure that benefits reach eligible beneficiaries on time.
Chairing the 54th meeting of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) at Seva Teerth, the Prime Minister stressed that governance must focus on outcomes rather than outlays, ensuring that public expenditure translates into tangible improvements in people’s lives.
The ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform brings together the Centre and state governments to review key projects, resolve implementation bottlenecks and improve the delivery of infrastructure projects and welfare schemes.
PM Modi Calls For Regular Review Of Welfare Schemes
During the meeting, PM Modi emphasised
the need for convergence, regular monitoring and local accountability to accelerate development in underserved areas. Referring to the Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks programmes, he highlighted the importance of effective implementation to improve outcomes on the ground.
The Prime Minister noted that sustained efforts to strengthen governance and improve welfare delivery had helped nearly 25 crore people move out of multidimensional poverty.
PM Reviews Infrastructure Projects Worth Over Rs 16,000 Crore
The Prime Minister also reviewed infrastructure projects across the Railways, PM Ekta Malls and Bulk Drug Parks, spanning 31 states and Union Territories and involving investments of more than Rs 16,000 crore.
Reviewing the PM Ekta Malls, Modi said they should provide markets for local products, strengthen artisans’ livelihoods and help them expand their businesses. He called for linking the malls with tourism and local businesses, saying increased demand could generate employment in rural production, packaging, storage and transportation.
He also asked Chief Secretaries to regularly review progress and ensure that the malls are completed on time.
On Bulk Drug Parks in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister stressed the need to prioritise domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and essential inputs to strengthen self-reliance.
PM Modi Pushes For Faster Railway Station Redevelopment
During the review of Ahmedabad railway station’s redevelopment, Modi called for expediting the redevelopment of major railway stations across the country to improve passenger convenience and ease of travel.
He said redeveloped stations should function as multimodal transport hubs, with seamless connectivity to metro services and other transport networks.
The Prime Minister directed the concerned ministries and state governments to resolve bottlenecks in mission mode, strengthen Centre-State and inter-agency coordination, and ensure close monitoring at the highest levels.
He also called for a proactive work culture, with greater ownership at every level, urging officials to anticipate implementation challenges, take timely decisions and establish clear accountability to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
