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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 24, 2021, chaired the meeting of 39th edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments.
Nine agenda items were taken up for review including eight projects and one scheme at the meeting. Among the eight projects, three projects were from the Ministry of Railways, two projects each were from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Ministry of Power, and one project was from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. These eight projects, having a cumulative cost of about Rs 20,000 crore, concern seven states viz., Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. The Prime Minister stressed on timely completion of projects to avoid cost overruns, according to a PIB release.
During the interaction, the Prime Minister also reviewed Poshan Abhiyaan. He said that Poshan Abhiyan should be implemented in mission mode in each state with a whole of government approach. He also talked about participation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and other local organisations in promoting awareness about children’s health and nutrition at the grassroot level, which will help in improving the reach and uptake of the Abhiyaan.
Up to the 38 editions of PRAGATI meetings, 303 projects having a total cost of Rs 14.64 lakh crore have been reviewed.
