PM reviews ~90,000-cr infra projects

After the Union Cabinet and Cabinet Committee on Security meetings today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the 46th edition of PRAGATI, an ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and state governments. He reviewed projects worth Rs 90,000 crore.

At the meeting, eight significant projects were reviewed, which included three road projects, two projects each of railways and port, shipping and waterways. Up till the 46th edition of PRAGATI meetings today, 370 projects — having a total cost of around Rs 20 lakh crore — have been reviewed.

While reviewing grievance redressal related to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, the PM directed that all ministries and departments should ensure that the identification of beneficiaries is done strictly through biometrics-based Aadhaar authentication. The PM also directed to explore the potential for integrating additional programmes into the yojana, specifically those aimed at promoting childcare.