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The Prime Minister chaired the 44th PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) meeting on August 28, 2024.

Key Highlights of the Meeting

• The meeting focused on seven key projects, including road connectivity, rail infrastructure, and initiatives in the coal, power, and water sectors.
• The PM highlighted that project delays lead to increased costs and deny the public the benefits intended for these projects.
• The PM advocated for the “Ek Ped Maa ke Naam” campaign to plant trees as part of project development, to balance development with environmental sustainability.
• The PM urged continued efforts in the Mission Amrit Sarovar program, which involves the creation and maintenance of water bodies like ponds and lakes.

About PRAGATI

• It was launched by the Prime Minister in 2015.
• It is an innovative platform that aims towards establishing good governance practices among various stakeholders, by combining Digital data management, video conferencing and geo-spatial technology.
• It allows citizens to raise their concerns and issues directly with the government.
• It monitors key government programs to ensure that they are implemented to schedule and targets accomplished.
• Three-Tier System:
  • • Prime Minister's Office (PMO) – Monitor complete process
    • Union Government Secretaries - Manage specific departments
    • Chief Secretary of States - Take care of all state-level concerns
• The Prime Minister holds a PRAGATI meeting every fourth Wednesday at 3:30 PM.
• The platform combines databases from multiple sources including CPGRAMS (grievances), Project Monitoring Group (PMG) and Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.

Significance of PRAGATI

• Since it is an IT-based project, it is easy to monitor the status of various projects under PRAGATI in real time which will improve transparency and enhance processes.
• Promoting accountability in the implementation of projects, PRAGATI involves officials from both centres and states along with using real-time data to make sure every stakeholder did their job.
• Effective grievance redressal by offering a systematic approach to managing and resolving public complaints.

Source:

PIB

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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements in the context of the PRAGATI platform: 1. PRAGATI integrates Digital Data Management, Video-Conferencing, and Geo-Spatial Technology. 2. The three-tier system of PRAGATI includes the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Chief Secretaries of State, and Union Government Secretaries. 3. It is aimed at addressing grievances of the common man, as well as monitoring ongoing projects. How many of the above statements are correct? A) Only one B) Only two C) All three D) None   Answer: C Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: PRAGATI integrates three technologies to enhance its functionality. Digital Data Management helps in the efficient handling of information, video conferencing facilitates real-time communication, and Geo-Spatial Technology provides visual and spatial data. Statement 2 is correct: PRAGATI's structure is organised into three tiers: the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Union Government Secretaries, and the Chief Secretaries of the States. This setup ensures coordination and efficient governance. Statement 3 is correct: PRAGATI’s primary goals are to address public grievances and to monitor and review ongoing projects. This dual focus helps in improving governance and project implementation.