Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th meeting of the PRAGATI platform to review infrastructure projects and welfare scheme delivery, according to a Prime Minister’s Office release. The meeting covered projects across Railways, Ekta Malls, and Drug Parks in 31 States and Union Territories, worth over ₹16,000 crore.
During the review, the Prime Minister called for expediting the redevelopment of major railway stations as multimodal transport hubs to improve passenger convenience. He emphasized prioritizing domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and essential inputs in Bulk Drug Parks located in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh. Additionally, he suggested linking Ekta Malls with tourism and local businesses to support artisans and boost local employment.
The Prime Minister also asked Chief Secretaries to hold monthly scheme reviews with District Magistrates to bridge implementation gaps, emphasizing a governance focus on outcomes rather than outlays. According to the release, sustained welfare efforts have helped nearly 25 crore people move out of multidimensional poverty.
What it means
- Chief Secretaries are directed to review schemes with District Magistrates every month to address implementation gaps and ensure timely benefits.
- Bulk Drug Parks in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh were reviewed with an emphasis on prioritizing domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and essential inputs.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “PM chairs 54th PRAGATI Meeting”. Read the original release.
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