BS EDIT: Fast-Tracking Infrastructure

By Business StandardPublished On Jan 7, 2026

Why PRAGATI Matters

Since 2015, PRAGATI has helped unblock over 3,300 stalled projects worth about ₹85 trillion through digital monitoring and coordination

The Cost Of Delays

Infrastructure slippages are not bookkeeping issues. They lock public capital, delay returns, and blunt the growth impact of spending

Structural Bottlenecks Persist

Land acquisition and environmental clearances account for over half of project delays, reflecting deep coordination failures

Strength In Digital Oversight

PRAGATI’s use of real-time data, drones, and video reviews has improved inter-ministerial and Centre-state problem-solving

Platforms Must Work As One

Linkages with Gati Shakti, PARIVESH, and PMG have moved project management from fragmented processes to time-bound systems

From Oversight To Institution

To cut overruns, faster decisions must become routine through state ownership, upfront clearances, and local capacity building