PM reviews nine key projects of Rs 41,500 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of the 41st edition of PRAGATI, the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments, earlier on Wednesday, said Prime Minister’s Office.
In the meeting, nine key infrastructure projects were reviewed.
Among the nine projects, three projects were from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, two projects were from the Ministry of Railways and one project was from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. These nine projects have a cumulative cost of over Rs. 41,500 crores and relate to 13 states viz., Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh.
Mission Amrit Sarovar was also reviewed in the meeting, added the press release. Prime Minister advised the Ministries and State Governments to use the PM GatiShakti portal for planning infrastructure projects. He insisted on the expeditious resolution of land acquisition, utility shifting and other issues for the timely completion of projects. He emphasised ensuring proper coordination between central government ministries and state governments.
During the interaction, the Prime Minister also reviewed ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’. He also undertook real-time view of Amrit Sarovar sites through drones in Kishanganj, Bihar and Botad, Gujarat. Prime Minister advised all Ministries and State Governments to complete Amrit Sarovar’s work in mission mode before the onset of monsoon. Prime Minister emphasised block-level monitoring for the timely completion of the target of 50,000 Amrit Sarovars under the scheme.