JAMMU, Jan 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday underscored the transformative role of the ICT-enabled PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform in accelerating infrastructure development and strengthening governance outcomes in the Union Territory.
Addressing a press conference organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu, in collaboration with the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Dulloo said PRAGATI has emerged as a key coordination mechanism of the Government of India for real-time monitoring of large infrastructure projects, flagship schemes and public grievance redressal. These projects are reviewed every month at the highest level by the Prime Minister.
The Chief Secretary highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing the development of world class infrastructure across sectors such as all-weather road connectivity, power, healthcare, industry, education and digital services. He stressed that timely execution of mega projects requires seamless coordination between the Centre, the UT administration and implementing agencies, with the UT government facilitating land acquisition, environmental clearances, utility shifting and law-and-order support.
Referring to the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal under the Cabinet Secretariat, Dulloo informed that all central projects worth ₹500 crore or more are tracked through the platform. In Jammu and Kashmir, 61 projects worth ₹4.12 lakh crore are currently under PMG monitoring. Of these, 15 projects valued at ₹69,000 crore have been completed, while 46 projects worth ₹3.43 lakh crore are at different stages of implementation.
He further stated that under PRAGATI, 15 high-priority projects worth ₹1.12 lakh crore in the Union Territory are being directly monitored by the Prime Minister. So far, 59 issues related to these projects have been taken up, with 57 issues—around 96 per cent—successfully resolved. The resolved issues primarily pertained to land acquisition, environmental approvals, financial sanctions and construction-related hurdles.
Dulloo pointed out that six major projects worth ₹53,000 crore have already been completed or commissioned through PRAGATI intervention. These include the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link, resolution of transmission issues related to the Kishanganga Hydro Electric Project, completion of NH-44 Srinagar–Banihal stretch, clearance of utility issues for AIIMS Jammu, and commissioning of the Alusteng transmission system linking Srinagar to Leh.
At present, nine projects worth ₹59,000 crore—including the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway, AIIMS Awantipora, Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project and the 4G saturation scheme under USOF—are under active PRAGATI monitoring in J&K. Out of 29 identified issues in these projects, 27 have already been resolved.
The Chief Secretary said 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 infrastructure, PRAGATI also reviews social sector schemes and public grievances, reinforcing its people-centric governance approach.
Replying to media queries, Dulloo said the execution pace of key projects such as the Katra–Baramulla railway line, AIIMS Jammu and the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Express Corridor has significantly improved due to PRAGATI’s enhanced coordination, accountability and decision-making mechanisms.
In her opening remarks, PIB Director Neha Jalali described PRAGATI as a powerful example of digital governance translating intent into tangible outcomes. She cited the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla rail project as a case where long-pending bottlenecks were resolved after PRAGATI intervention, leading to operational rail connectivity in the Kashmir Valley.
The press conference was held in the backdrop of the 50th PRAGATI meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 31, 2025. The Prime Minister has described PRAGATI as an effective model of cooperative federalism and a key accelerator for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.