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  • Oct 26, 2023
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Pragati

Why in the news?

The Prime Minister chaired the meeting of the 43rd edition of PRAGATI involving Centre and State governments. He reviewed eight key projects spread across Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Maharashtra having cumulative worth around 31 thousand crore rupees.

PRAGATI Platform

  • PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) is an ICT-based innovative and integrated technology platform launched by the Government of India in 2015.
  • Aim: to address the challenges of governance, particularly in the domains of
    • project implementation
    • policy planning, and
    • public service delivery.
  • PRAGATI acts as a bridge between the government, states, and key ministries, fostering transparency, accountability, and efficient decision-making.
  • Operates Under: Prime Minister Office(PMO)

Key Features

  • Multi-Modal Platform: PRAGATI is a multi-modal platform that enables real-time and direct interactions between the Prime Minister, Union Council of Ministers, state governments, and government departments.
  • Project Monitoring and Implementation: Government projects across various sectors, such as infrastructure, health, and education, are tracked to ensure they meet deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Policy Planning and Review: PRAGATI serves as a forum for policy discussions and reviews. It facilitates dialogue among different stakeholders, helping them align their efforts with national priorities.
  • Redressal Mechanism: PRAGATI has an in-built redressal system for grievances, allowing citizens and officials to report issues they face.
  • Paperless Governance: By digitally storing project documents, action-taken reports, and approvals. This reduces bureaucratic delays and ensures smoother coordination.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: By providing access to real-time data and performance metrics, PRAGATI enables data-driven decision-making, which is crucial for improving governance.

Use Cases 

  • Crisis Management: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the platform was used to monitor healthcare infrastructure, vaccine distribution, and policy decisions.
  • Infrastructure Development: It helps in keeping Infrastructure projects on track and ensuring timely completion.
  • Agricultural Initiatives: Monitoring of government schemes, such as the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
  • Good Governance: By reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and enhancing transparency.