PM Modi reviews ₹30,000 crore projects, warning that delays raise costs and postpone key benefits for citizens and the economy.
During the PRAGATI meeting PM Modi looked at six big projects in nine different states. PM Modi asked everyone to work talk to each other better and finish the work on time.
On Tuesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked on six infrastructure projects that cost more than ₹30,000 crore during the 53rd PRAGATI meeting.
These infrastructure projects are in nine states. Cover roads, railways and power. While looking at the plans PM Modi said that when infrastructure projects get delayed they cost money. PM Modi also noted that delays stop people, businesses and the whole economy from getting the help they need.
PM Modi told ministries and state governments to work together. He said they must fix problems with getting land getting forest clearances and moving utility lines quickly.
PM Modi Pushes for Faster Project Execution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that infrastructure projects should not be treated as tasks. Instead all the groups working on them must work as one team to finish the infrastructure projects on time.
PM Modi also said that being fast is important. The work must still be good. PM Modi suggested using shared paths for utilities so that workers do not have to dig up the ground again and again.
One of the infrastructure projects was the ₹12,334-crore Son Nagar-Andal railway multi-tracking project. This railway project covers Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
This 374.53-rkm project will help make the busy Delhi-Howrah route less crowded. Now the railway project is about 21% done. These extra railway lines should help move goods and passenger trains better.. Some problems with forest clearances, land and moving utilities are still not fixed.
Another big railway project was the ₹3,086-crore Luni--Bhildi railway doubling project in Rajasthan and Gujarat. This railway project is 30% done and will help move goods between Kandla Port and northern India. Getting land in both states is still a task.
Highway and Metro Projects Also Reviewed
In Uttar Pradesh PM Modi looked at the Behsuma-Bijnor part of NH-119. This 39.56-km highway project has a bridge over the Ganga and will help people travel between Meerut and Pauri.
The highway project is 51% done. It is now expected to finish in December 2026 which's later than the old goal of May 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also checked the Dalkhola-Islampur-Ghoshpukur-Salsalabari part of NH-31D in West Bengal. This road project is very important to help people reach the Northeast and is vital because it is near the Siliguri corridor.
The Gurugram Metro project, which costs about ₹5,452.72 crore was also reviewed. This new metro line will connect Millennium City Centre to Cyber City. Go toward Dwarka Expressway.
The 29.05-km Gurugram Metro project will have 27 stations. The finish date has moved to June 2030 of November 2027.
Another large project was the ₹4,679-crore power system in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This system will help move 4.5 GW of energy from the Ananthapur area.
PM Modi Reviews AgriStack and Cyber Fraud Concerns
Besides building things PM Modi checked on how AgriStack's doing. AgriStack is a tool used to help farmers with data and technology.
By July 31 10.28 crore Farmer ID numbers had been made in 20 states. Also 93% of village maps are now mapped digitally.
People are already using AgriStack for crop loans help when crops die and buying crops at MSP. The government has set aside ₹10,000 crore to help use AgriStack in 2026-27.
PM Modi also talked about the rise in cyber fraud and the "digital arrest" scam. He said we need campaigns to teach people about cyber safety and better training for workers.
PM Modi said we must protect people like citizens and young people from cyber fraud.
The PRAGATI meeting showed again that the government wants to finish big infrastructure projects faster. The message, from PM Modi was simple: project delays cost money slow down growth and keep people waiting for the help these projects provide.