50th PRAGATI Meeting: A Decade of Technology-Enabled Governance

Syllabus: Governance Mechanisms and Digital Platforms

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Why in news?

PM Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI – the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation – marking a significant milestone in cooperative, outcome-driven governance.

⚛️Static Concepts

E-Governance InitiativesGood Governance IndexSWAGAT Platform (Gujarat Model)

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Prelims-Oriented Points

PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) completed its 50th meeting.
The ecosystem has accelerated projects worth more than ₹85 lakh crore over the last decade.
377 projects reviewed; 2,958 out of 3,162 issues (94%) resolved since 2014.
PM's new mantra: Reform to Simplify, Perform to Deliver, Transform to Impact.
Long-pending projects like Bogibeel Bridge (1997) and JKRL (1995) were completed through PRAGATI.

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Examiner's Trap: PRAGATI is NOT just a grievance redressal mechanism – it is an integrated platform for large infrastructure projects, programmes review, AND grievance resolution.

Quick Data Points

Projects Reviewed: 377

Issue Resolution Rate: 94%

Ecosystem Value: ₹85+ Lakh Crore

50 meetings since inception

Mains Value Addition

GS-2: Governance mechanisms; use of technology in governance; Cooperative Federalism.

Technology Leadership: PRAGATI demonstrates how ICT can transform governance by enabling real-time monitoring and Centre-State coordination.
Cooperative Federalism: Around 500 Secretaries and Chief Secretaries have participated, exemplifying Team India approach.
Outcome-Oriented: Shift from process-centric to outcome-centric governance is driving measurable citizen impact.

Source

Press Information Bureau (PIB)

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