Raipur, January 29, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today said that the Pragati digital platform is acting as an effective bridge for better implementation of various schemes and projects between the Central and State governments.
Chief Minister Sai said in a press conference today that Pragati stands for 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, but is a powerful tool for ensuring accountability, increasing transparency, and bringing positive changes in the work culture in the governance system, Sai said.
In the past, the foundation stone of many projects was laid, but there was no fixed timeframe for their completion. Many construction projects remained pending for years. The Pragati digital platform was implemented to address problems such as project delays, administrative hurdles, and lack of departmental coordination, he said.
The Chief Minister stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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 stated that over 3,300 projects worth approximately Rs 85 lakh crore have been accelerated through the Pragati platform. 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 Matritva Vandana Yojana, have also been strengthened through Pragati.
Sai stated that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, the country and the state are continuously progressing towards good governance. Today, India has become the fourth largest economy in the world. The Pragati digital platform plays a crucial role in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed India. This platform is a powerful example of the government’s alignment with its words and actions and sets an effective example of good governance.
He stated that the Pragati portal is not only a means of reviewing the country’s major infrastructure projects, but also serves as an excellent example of the new work culture of New India. This platform strongly demonstrates the working style of minimum government-maximum governance.
Indian democracy is viewed globally as an ideal system. The excellent coordination, cooperation, and collaboration between the central government and the states have played a key role in this achievement, Sai said.
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 Rs 6.11 lakh crore. Of these, 50 projects have been completed and are operational, while the remaining projects are in various stages of progress, the Chief Minister said.
He stated 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 per cent. Problems related to pending projects in key sectors such as power, road transport, railways, coal, and steel have been effectively resolved.
Sector-wise, 24 projects in the power sector were resolved, followed by 23 projects in road transport and highways, 14 projects in railways, 7 projects in the coal sector, and 9 projects in the steel sector, Sai added.
The Chief Minister stated 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 project, which faced land utilization and material supply issues, was resolved through the Pragati platform, he added.
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 said 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.
