Jammu, 05 January (H.S.): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, highlighted the pivotal role of the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform, PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) in accelerating infrastructure development and improving governance outcomes in the Union Territory. He was addressing a press conference organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu in collaboration with the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) here today.
Atal Dulloo stated that PRAGATI has emerged as a major coordination mechanism of the Government of India for monitoring large infrastructure projects, flagship schemes and public grievance redressal, with projects being reviewed in real time every month by the Prime Minister.
He noted that world-class infrastructure is being developed in Jammu & Kashmir across sectors such as all-weather roads, power, health, industry, education and digital connectivity. He emphasised that timely completion of large projects requires close coordination among the Central Government, the UT Administration and implementing agencies. The J&K Government, he said, plays a critical role in facilitating land acquisition, environmental clearances, utility shifting and maintenance of law and order.
Referring to the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal, the Chief Secretary said that projects worth 500 crore rupees or more undertaken by the Government of India are monitored through this platform under the Cabinet Secretariat, with active involvement of the concerned Ministries. In Jammu & Kashmir, 61 projects worth 4.12 lakh crore rupees are currently being monitored on the PMG portal, covering connectivity, energy and social infrastructure sectors. Of these, 15 projects worth 69,000 crore rupees have been completed, while 46 projects worth 3.43 lakh crore rupees are under implementation at various stages.
Dulloo further informed that under PRAGATI, 15 high-priority projects worth 1.12 lakh crore rupees in Jammu & Kashmir are being closely monitored by the Prime Minister. So far, 59 issues related to these projects have been discussed, of which 57 issues—around 96 per cent—have been resolved. These issues were primarily related to land acquisition, environmental clearances, financial approvals and construction-related bottlenecks.
Highlighting the tangible impact of PRAGATI, the Chief Secretary stated that six high-priority projects worth 53,000 crore rupees have already been completed or commissioned. These include the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link; resolution of coordination issues in the Kishanganga Hydro Electric Project and its transmission system; clearance of utility shifting issues for AIIMS Jammu; completion of the NH-44 Srinagar–Banihal project; and commissioning of the Alusteng (Srinagar–Drass–Kargil–Khalsi–Leh) Transmission System, which has been handed over to Union Territory of Ladakh.
At present, nine projects worth 59,000 crore rupees are under active monitoring on PRAGATI in Jammu & Kashmir, including the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway, AIIMS Awantipora, Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project and the 4G coverage scheme under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). Out of 29 issues identified in these projects, 27 have already been resolved.
The Chief Secretary observed that the high resolution rate reflects the effectiveness of PRAGATI’s structured monitoring framework, supported by continuous follow-up at the UT and district levels. He added that apart from large infrastructure projects, PRAGATI also reviews social sector schemes and public grievances, reinforcing its role as a people-centric governance platform.
Atal Dulloo concluded by stating that at present, 56 schemes and programmes across the country, including those in Jammu & Kashmir, are being reviewed through PRAGATI, with the overarching objective of ensuring timely, efficient and outcome-oriented implementation of development initiatives.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
