Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) embodies the administrative framework envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, first conceptualized during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and further institutionalised at the national level after 2014.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation is not merely a platform for reviewing major infrastructure projects, but a powerful reflection of the new work culture of New India.”
Addressing a special press conference here on Tuesday, he noted that PRAGATI has demonstrated that when intent, technology, and accountability converge, effective outcomes naturally follow.
He added, “By strengthening digital governance and cooperative federalism, ‘PRAGATI’ has emerged as a robust mechanism for resolving complex issues through seamless inter-ministerial and inter-departmental coordination.”
Tracing its origins, the Chief Minister said, “The model originated in Gujarat in 2003 as SWAGAT (State-Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology), a pioneering initiative aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in grievance redressal. This framework later evolved into the national PRAGATI platform, reinforcing the spirit of Team India across mega infrastructure projects, social welfare schemes, and systemic reforms.”
The Chief Minister emphasised that PRAGATI is not just a review mechanism, but a transformative governance reform.
He noted, “It has shifted administration from a file-driven approach to outcome-oriented field execution, significantly accelerating decision-making, eliminating delays and cost overruns, and establishing clear accountability and coordination between the Centre and the states.”
Highlighting its national impact, he said, “PRAGATI has expedited projects worth over ₹86 lakh crore. Of these, 377 major projects are directly reviewed by the Prime Minister, while 2,958 of the 3,162 identified issues have been resolved, underscoring the platform’s effectiveness and credibility.”
Referring to Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister said, “PRAGATI has been a game-changer for the state, propelling it into a leading role in the country’s infrastructure growth. Landmark initiatives, including an extensive expressway network, the nation’s largest railway network, expanded metro and air connectivity, India’s first rapid rail system, inland waterways, and ropeway projects, have progressed on schedule due to continuous monitoring and swift resolution of challenges.”
He further informed that Uttar Pradesh currently holds the country’s largest infrastructure portfolio, comprising 330 projects valued at ₹10.48 lakh crore.
“These span key sectors such as transport, energy, urban development, healthcare, and industrial growth. Of these, 128 projects worth ₹2.37 lakh crore have already been completed and commissioned, while 202 projects valued at ₹8.11 lakh crore are progressing within stipulated timelines,” the CM added.