PRAGATI projects in Jammu and Kashmir: Addressing a press conference in Jammu on Monday, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said the PRAGATI platform is fast-tracking 61 major infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹4.12 lakh crore across the Union Territory, with most bottlenecks already resolved. He described PRAGATI as a “powerful instrument” that ensures timely execution of big-ticket projects through direct monitoring by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretariat.
Key Highlights
- 61 infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹4.12 lakh crore in J&K are under PRAGATI and PMG monitoring.
- 15 projects worth about ₹69,000 crore have already been completed across sectors such as railways, power, health and highways.
- 15 high-priority projects with a combined outlay of ₹1.12 lakh crore are directly monitored by the Prime Minister through PRAGATI.
- 57 of 59 J&K-related issues flagged in PRAGATI meetings have been resolved, a success rate of about 96 percent.
- Six marquee projects, including the USBRL rail link and Kishanganga HEP, have been completed or commissioned under PRAGATI monitoring.
Main News Details
Addressing the media at a press conference organised by PIB Jammu in collaboration with the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo explained that PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) has emerged as the primary coordination mechanism for large infrastructure projects in Jammu & Kashmir.
He said 61 projects worth around ₹4.12 lakh crore are currently being tracked through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal under the Cabinet Secretariat. These projects span key sectors including connectivity, energy and social infrastructure. Of these, 15 projects worth nearly ₹69,000 crore have already been completed, while 46 projects worth approximately ₹3.43 lakh crore are at various stages of implementation.
Dulloo noted that all Government of India projects with an outlay exceeding ₹500 crore are monitored on the PMG platform, and the most critical among them are reviewed directly in monthly PRAGATI meetings chaired by the Prime Minister. In Jammu & Kashmir, 15 such high-priority projects with a combined cost of ₹1.12 lakh crore fall under this category.
According to the Chief Secretary, PRAGATI meetings have taken up 59 specific issues related to J&K projects so far, out of which 57 have been resolved. He said this high resolution rate reflects strong coordination and follow-up at the Union Territory and district levels, placing J&K among the better-performing regions nationally.
Linking J&K’s progress to the national picture, Dulloo said PRAGATI at the all-India level has helped fast-track over 3,300 delayed projects worth around ₹85 lakh crore by resolving issues related to land acquisition, environmental clearances and right-of-way. These include nationally significant projects such as the Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla rail link and the Navi Mumbai airport.
PRAGATI projects in Jammu and Kashmir: Official Statements
Describing PRAGATI’s structure, the Chief Secretary said it is an ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform that brings together the Prime Minister’s Office, central ministries and state or Union Territory administrations to review projects and public grievances in real time.
He said the role of the J&K administration includes facilitating land acquisition, forest and environmental clearances, utility shifting and law-and-order support to ensure that central executing agencies are able to adhere to project timelines.
Highlighting concrete outcomes, Dulloo listed six high-priority projects worth about ₹53,000 crore that have already been completed or commissioned under PRAGATI monitoring. These include:
- Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link
- Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project and its transmission system
- Resolution of utility-related issues for AIIMS Jammu
- NH-44 Srinagar–Banihal section
- Alusteng–Drass–Kargil–Khalsi–Leh transmission system, now handed over to Ladakh
He added that nine more projects worth around ₹59,000 crore—including the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway, AIIMS Awantipora, the Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project and a 4G connectivity scheme under the Universal Service Obligation Fund—are under active PRAGATI monitoring, with 27 of 29 identified issues already resolved.
Dulloo also said PRAGATI reviews flagship social schemes and public grievances, making it a people-centric governance platform rather than merely a project-tracking mechanism.
Impact: Why This Matters for People in J&K
For residents of Jammu & Kashmir, progress under PRAGATI translates into faster completion of long-pending roads, rail links, power projects, hospitals and digital connectivity initiatives. Projects such as the USBRL rail link and new transmission corridors are expected to reduce travel time, improve power reliability and support tourism, trade and industry.
The high issue-resolution rate under PRAGATI also points to quicker decisions on land compensation, utility shifting and statutory clearances—areas that often delay projects and directly affect local livelihoods.
Officials say that as more mega projects and social schemes move through this framework, Jammu & Kashmir could see improved connectivity between remote districts, stronger health and education infrastructure, and better access to digital and financial services.
FAQs
PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) is an ICT-based platform used by the Government of India to monitor major infrastructure projects, flagship schemes and public grievances. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
According to the Chief Secretary, 61 projects worth about ₹4.12 lakh crore in Jammu & Kashmir are being monitored through the PMG portal and PRAGATI.
Out of 59 issues related to J&K projects taken up in PRAGATI meetings, 57 have been resolved—about 96 percent.
Six high-priority projects worth around ₹53,000 crore have been completed or commissioned under PRAGATI monitoring, including the USBRL rail link, Kishanganga HEP, NH-44 Srinagar–Banihal section and AIIMS Jammu-related works.
By speeding up large infrastructure projects and resolving long-pending bottlenecks, PRAGATI aims to deliver better roads, power supply, healthcare facilities and connectivity sooner, supporting jobs, economic activity and access to essential services.
Disclaimer
This article is based on official briefings and accredited news-agency reports on PRAGATI reviews of infrastructure projects in Jammu & Kashmir. Project costs, timelines and scope may change due to subsequent government decisions or revised approvals. Readers should refer to official notifications, DPRs and government orders for legally binding information related to specific projects.
