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A study from Oxford University's Saïd Business School (SBS) praised the PRAGATI infrastructure monitoring system.
PRAGATI (Proactive Governance and Timely Implementation) was introduced in 2015 to adopt e-transparency and e-accountability, to promote a culture of proactive governance and timely project implementation.
It aims to address general public grievances and also monitor and review important government programs and projects at both the national and state levels.
It uses three technologies: digital data management, video conferencing, and geospatial technology.
PRAGATI has a three-tier structure: the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Union Government Secretaries, and State Chief Secretaries. The Prime Minister meets with Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries via video-conference once a month.
The PRAGATI set up is usually held on the fourth Wednesday of every month (PRAGATI Day). During this session, the Prime Minister meets with Union Government Secretaries and Chief Secretaries to discuss public grievances, current programs, and pending projects.
The issues to be presented to the Prime Minister are selected from a database of public grievances, ongoing programs, and pending projects. These issues are submitted 7 days before the PRAGATI day for review.
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PRAGATI promotes cooperative federalism by bringing together Secretaries of the Government of India and Chief Secretaries of the States on a single platform for collaboration and real-time problem-solving. |
The study praises the PRAGATI system for speeding up 340 projects of value $205 billion across India and highlighted its role in overcoming bureaucratic challenges and promoting a culture of accountability and efficiency.
It promoted a "Team India" mindset in which diverse stakeholders work together efficiently to complete projects on time and improve the overall governance framework.
It prioritizes sustainability in its operations by promoting faster environmental clearances, supporting green technologies, and ensuring inclusive and sustainable development.
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The Study highlighted that, India sees a ₹2.5 to ₹3.5 gain for every rupee spent on infrastructure, this indicates the significance of well-executed projects in driving economic growth. |
PRAGATI prioritizes sustainability in its operations by promoting faster environmental clearances, supporting green technologies, and ensuring inclusive and sustainable development.
PRAGATI demonstrates that governance innovation and strategic infrastructure investments are critical for long-term economic growth and social progress, providing valuable lessons for countries dealing with the Middle-Income Trap.
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