Over 3,300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore have been accelerated in the country.

00 Investment of Rs 6.11 lakh crore in 99 national infrastructure projects in the state

183 out of 200 issues related to Chhattisgarh resolved

Raipur. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country and the state are making steady progress toward good governance. Today, India has become the world's fourth largest economy. The Pragati digital platform plays a crucial role in achieving the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India. This platform is a powerful testament to the government's alignment between words and actions and sets an effective example of good governance.

The Chief Minister was speaking to reporters about the Pragati Portal at the New Circuit House in Raipur today. He said that the Pragati Portal is not only a medium for reviewing the country's major infrastructure projects, but also an excellent example of the new work culture of New India. This platform strongly demonstrates the working style of Minimum Government-Maximum Governance.  

Chief Minister Sai said that Indian democracy is viewed globally as a model system. This is due to the excellent coordination, cooperation, and collaboration between the central and state governments. The Pragati platform is serving as an effective bridge between the central and state governments for the better implementation of various schemes and projects.  

Chief Minister Sai said that Pragati means pro-active governance and timely implementation, that is, ensuring timely and effective implementation of schemes by preparing them in advance. This platform is not limited to monitoring only, but is a powerful medium to ensure accountability in the governance system, increase transparency and bring positive change in the work culture. He said that in the past, the foundation stone of many projects was laid, but there was no fixed time limit for their completion. Many construction works remained pending for years. The Pragati digital platform was implemented to solve problems like delays in schemes, administrative hurdles and lack of departmental coordination.

The Chief Minister stated that the Prime Minister himself holds regular review meetings with Chief Secretaries of States and Secretaries of the Central Government through the Pragati Portal. More than 50 high-level Pragati review meetings have been held so far, ensuring timely resolution of pending projects, underperforming schemes, and citizen grievances. He explained that over 3,300 projects worth approximately ₹85 lakh crore have been accelerated through the Pragati platform. He also noted that significant improvements have been made in the implementation of 61 schemes, including the One Nation One Ration Card, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, PM SVANidhi, and Swachh Bharat Mission. Grievance redressal systems in 36 sectors, including banking, insurance, RERA, Jan Dhan Yojana, and Matru Vandana Yojana, have also been strengthened through Pragati.

The Chief Minister stated that the Pragati digital platform is also being effectively utilized in Chhattisgarh. Currently, 99 national infrastructure projects are underway in the state, with an investment of ₹6.11 lakh crore. Of these, 50 projects have been completed and operational, while the remaining projects are in various stages of progress. He reported that a total of 200 issues related to Chhattisgarh were registered on the Pragati portal, of which 183 have been successfully resolved. Thus, the state's resolution rate exceeds 91 percent. Pending project issues in key sectors such as power, road transport, railways, coal, and steel have been effectively resolved. Sector-wise, 24 projects in the power sector have been resolved, 23 in road transport and highways, 14 in railways, 7 in the coal sector, and 9 in the steel sector.  

The Chief Minister said that long-pending projects, such as the modernization of the Bhilai Steel Plant and the Lara Super Thermal Power Project, have gained momentum through the Pragati platform. This has boosted the state's industrial development and created new employment opportunities for local youth. Similarly, the four-lane Raipur-Kodebod road faced land utilization and material supply issues, which were resolved through the Pragati platform.  

Chief Minister Sai stated that the Chhattisgarh government is working with full commitment to completing development projects in a timely and transparent manner. Our government has also implemented several such innovations toward good governance in Chhattisgarh. Oxford University has also praised this innovation, calling it an effective mechanism for developing economies. He added that when the Prime Minister speaks of his vision for a developed India, these are not just words, but a complete roadmap for a developed India. This is proven by innovations like the Pragati Platform.