Lok Sabha Question No. 5095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-02
Subject: Effectiveness of PRAGATI Platform
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5095

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.04.2025

## EFFECTIVENESS OF PRAGATI PLATFORM

## 5095.   SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will  the  Minister  of  ELECTRONICS  AND  INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  PRAGATI  is  an  effective  platform  for  tracking  the  progress  of  developmental projects in the country and if so, the details thereof regarding its implementation and outcomes;
- (b)  whether  the  PRAGATI  platform  ensures  transparency  in  the  monitoring  of  Government schemes and if so, the details thereof alongwith the manner in which it promotes accountability across ministries/departments;
- (c) whether PRAGATI has led to an improvement in coordination between various Government agencies  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  in  terms  of  enhanced  communication  and  project execution;
- (d)  whether  PRAGATI  has  contributed  towards  reduction  in  delays  in  the  implementation  of projects and if so, the details thereof along with the manner in which it has expedited decisionmaking processes; and
- (e) whether PRAGATI's use of technology has facilitated better governance and public service delivery and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (e):  PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely implementation) is an IT based multipurpose and multi-modal interactive platform which aims at reviewing important schemes/programmes, sectoral grievances and projects of the Government of India as well as the projects flagged by State Governments for timely implementation and desired outcomes.

Stakeholders like Secretaries of Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India, and Chief Secretaries/Administrators  of  States/UTs  are  onboarded  onto  the  PRAGATI  portal  to  provide inputs  on  the  implementation  and  progress  of  Projects,  Programmes,  Schemes,  and  Grievance Resolution,  among  other  areas.  Till  date,  a  total  number  of  363  projects  having  a  cost  of  Rs. 19.12 lakh crore have been reviewed.

In case of pending issues discussed in the PRAGATI meeting, the concerned Ministries/Departments  of  Central  and  State  Governments  are  also  encouraged  to  provide timelines  for  the  resolution  of  issues,  which  enables  their  expeditious  resolution  and  timely completion  of  projects.  Recently  a  study  published  by  a  reputed  international  University acknowledged  that  PRAGATI  reviews  have  been  instrumental  in  resolving  intergovernmental issues. These reviews serve as a platform for open dialogue and collaborative problemsolving, promoting  mutual  understanding  and  cooperative  planning.  By  fostering  a  spirit  of  unity  and shared  responsibility,  PRAGATI  has  helped  bridge  the  gap  between  different  levels  of government, ensuring that policies and projects are implemented smoothly across jurisdictions. This has not only enhanced the efficiency of governance but also strengthened the overall fabric of national administration.

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