Narendra Modi Reviews Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 16,000 Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th PRAGATI meeting at Seva Teerth to review infrastructure projects valued at over Rs 16,000 crore across 31 states and union territories. The review focused on transforming railway stations into multimodal transport hubs, establishing PM Ekta Malls for local artisans, and developing Bulk Drug Parks in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh to boost domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Modi directed Chief Secretaries to implement monthly reviews with District Magistrates to ensure welfare benefits reach eligible beneficiaries. He emphasized that governance must prioritize tangible outcomes over expenditure, stating that "The focus is clear...substantive outcomes, timely execution and long lasting benefits for people."

During the session, the Prime Minister specifically called for the expedited redevelopment of the Ahmedabad railway station. He urged ministries and state governments to resolve implementation bottlenecks in mission mode to ensure all projects are completed on schedule.