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Recently, the effectiveness of PRAGATI has been recognized in the study by the University of Oxford and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.”
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- The study also emphasized the economic impact of well-executed infrastructure projects, showing that every rupee spent on them generates 2.5 to 3.5 rupees in GDP growth.
- It concluded that PRAGATI’s approach could serve as a model for other emerging economies seeking to foster economic growth and social progress.
- It has been praised for effectively combining technology and governance, helping to eliminate delays in infrastructure projects and ensuring they are completed on time.
- The Oxford study highlighted how PRAGATI has reduced bureaucratic delays and promoted collaboration between central and state governments, using tools like real-time data, drones, and video conferencing.
About PRAGATI
- PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) was Launched in 2015 as a part of the Digital India program.
- It is a strong system for promoting e-transparency and e-accountability, enabling real-time interaction and information exchange among key stakeholders.
- The program has proven effective in addressing and resolving issues by reducing the communication gap between departments, which has significantly shortened the time required for implementing projects and schemes.
- It has transformed the management of large-scale infrastructure and social programs in India.