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PM Modi delivers key address during BJP Sankalp Patra Release at Party HQ

Published By : Admin | April 14, 2024 | 09:01 IST
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Releasing the BJP Sankalp Patra at Party headquarters today, PM Modi stated, "The entire nation eagerly awaits the BJP's manifesto. There is a significant reason for this. Over the past 10 years, the BJP has implemented every point of its manifesto as a guarantee. The BJP has once again demonstrated the integrity of its manifesto. Our Sankalp Patra empowers 4 strong pillars of developed India - Youth, women, poor and farmers.”

“Our focus is on the dignity and quality of life. Our focus is on investment leading to employment. This manifesto emphasizes both the quantity and quality of opportunities. On one hand, we have discussed creating employment through numerous infrastructure projects. On the other hand, we are also focusing on promoting high-value services by boosting startups and global centers. Our Sankalp Patra is a reflection of the young aspirations of Yuva Bharat,” he added.

Emphasizing the efforts in poverty alleviation, PM Modi stated, “The BJP government has demonstrated lifting 25 crore people out of poverty over the past 10 years. However, they continually need stability, or else there is a risk of falling back into poverty. With this mindset, the BJP has also committed to expanding several poverty alleviation schemes. Modi guarantees that the free ration scheme will continue for the next 5 years. We will ensure that the meal on a poor person's plate is nutritious, satisfying, and affordable.”

Talking about the BJP’s Sankalp Patra, the PM said, “Modi guarantees that affordable medicines with an 80 percent discount will continue to be available at Jan Aushadhi centers. Modi assures that free treatment under Ayushman Bharat, up to ₹5 lakh, will remain accessible. The biggest concern of the elderlies is that how will they afford treatment of their ailments. This concern is even more serious for the middle class. BJP has now taken the 'Sankalp' that every individual above 70 years of age will be brought within the purview of Ayushman Bharat Yojana."

Speaking about those who have been overlooked, PM Modi said, "He worships those who have not been asked. This embodies the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and reflects the essence of the BJP's manifesto. Over the past 10 years, we have provided numerous facilities for divyang individuals. Priority will be given to them in the PM Awas Yojana, ensuring housing according to their specific needs. Transgender individuals have also been neglected in the past. The BJP has now decided to include transgenders in the ambit of the Ayushman Bharat scheme.”

PM Modi highlighted India's leadership in Women-Led Development, emphasizing the efforts made over the past decade to empower women and provide them with opportunities. He remarked, “With 10 crore women joining self-help groups, they will now receive training in various sectors like IT, education, health, retail, and tourism. Additionally, Modi aims to increase the number of Lakhpati didis from 1 crore to 3 crore. Through the 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme, women in every village will become drone pilots, supported by the government with drone provisions.”

Recognizing the contributions of the tribal society, PM Modi said, We decided to celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in the country. Next year, in 2025, we will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at the national level, further accelerating the Janjatiya Gaurav Campaign. Additionally, we will establish a Digital Janjatiya Kala Academy and promote forest-based startups and self-help groups. The goal of constructing over 700 Ekalavya schools will also be swiftly pursued.”

Firmly believing in the mantra of development as well as heritage, PM Modi iterated, “The BJP pledges to promote India's legacy. We will construct Thiruvallur cultural centres across the globe. Tamil, the world's oldest language, is our pride, and the BJP will spare no effort to enhance its global prestige. The untapped potential of tourism in our country remains vast, and the BJP is committed to unlocking it. We will connect global tourists with our heritage and integrate this heritage into the World Heritage framework.”

PM Modi emphasized the BJP's focus on strengthening India's foundation for the 21st century through three types of infrastructure: social, physical, and digital. This includes building new educational institutes, upgrading transportation networks, and expanding digital connectivity. This comprehensive approach reflects the BJP's top priority.

Stressing the BJP Sankalp Patra's aim to lead the country towards self-reliance, PM Modi said, “Whether it's the defence sector, edible oil, or energy imports, how long will India depend on other countries? Today, the BJP's major focus is on green energy and energy self-sufficiency. This involves blending ethanol in petrol, green hydrogen, renewable energy, gobardhan, biofuels, and accelerating progress in all sectors. It will generate a large number of green jobs in the country. We are also witnessing a rapid increase in the market for electric vehicles in the country.”

PM Modi outlined BJP's commitment to making India a global hub for every emerging sector. He envisioned a future where India will be the hub for - Green Energy, Pharma, Electronics, Automobile, Semiconductor, Innovation, Legal, Insurance, Contracting, and Commercial sectors.

Addressing the BJP karyakartas at party HQ, PM Modi stated, “In a world overshadowed by uncertainty, the clouds of war loom large. In such times of crisis, the safety of the Indians living in these areas is our top priority. It becomes increasingly imperative to have a stable government in India with a strong majority in such times. Such a government would not only ensure the country's security but also its economic prosperity.”


Citing the Bharatiya Janata Party known for its bold and decisive decisions in the interest of the nation, PM Modi reiterated, “For us, the country is greater than the party itself. The Women's Reservation Bill has now become law. BJP abolished Article 370 and brought in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).”

“Continuing on the mantra of Reform, Perform, Transform, we will progress even faster. Necessary infrastructure and systems will be developed in the country for Good Governance, Digital Governance, and Data Governance. We will also advance the idea of One Nation-One Election. The BJP also considers a Uniform Civil Code essential for the nation's welfare,” he added.

PM Modi highlighted the BJP government's strong stance against corruption over the past decade, emphasizing how corruption deprives the rights of the poor and the middle class. “Now, the poor are getting their due, and those who loot the poor are going to jail. There will continue to be relentless action against corrupt individuals - this is Modi's guarantee,” the PM said.

In his concluding remarks, PM Modi said, “After June 4, work will swiftly commence on the BJP's Sankalp Patra. The government is already working on a 100-day action plan. We have witnessed the success of Chandrayaan, now we will experience the glory of Gaganyaan. We welcomed the world to India at the G-20 summit. Now we are fully committed to hosting the Olympics. This New India has gained momentum. Now, stopping it is impossible.”

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI - the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation - earlier today, marking a significant milestone in a decade-long journey of cooperative, outcome-driven governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The milestone underscores how technology-enabled leadership, real-time monitoring and sustained Centre-State collaboration have translated national priorities into measurable outcomes on the ground.

Review undertaken in 50th PRAGATI

During the meeting, Prime Minister reviewed five critical infrastructure projects across sectors, including Road, Railways, Power, Water Resources, and Coal. These projects span 5 States, with a cumulative cost of more than ₹40,000 crore.

During a review of PM SHRI scheme, Prime Minister emphasized that the PM SHRI scheme must become a national benchmark for holistic and future ready school education and said that implementation should be outcome oriented rather than infrastructure centric. He asked all the Chief Secretaries to closely monitor the PM SHRI scheme. He further emphasized that efforts must be made for making PM SHRI schools benchmark for other schools of state government. He also suggested that Senior officers of the government should undertake field visits to evaluate the performance of PM SHRI schools.

On this special occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi described the milestone as a symbol of the deep transformation India has witnessed in the culture of governance over the last decade. Prime Minister underlined that when decisions are timely, coordination is effective, and accountability is fixed, the speed of government functioning naturally increases and its impact becomes visible directly in citizens’ lives.

Genesis of PRAGATI

Recalling the origin of the approach, the Prime Minister said that as Chief Minister of Gujarat he had launched the technology-enabled SWAGAT platform (State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) to understand and resolve public grievances with discipline, transparency, and time-bound action.

Building on that experience, after assuming office at the Centre, he expanded the same spirit nationally through PRAGATI bringing large projects, major programmes and grievance redressal onto one integrated platform for review, resolution, and follow-up.

Scale and Impact

Prime Minister noted that over the years the PRAGATI led ecosystem has helped accelerate projects worth more than 85 lakh crore rupees and supported the on-ground implementation of major welfare programmes at scale.

Since 2014, 377 projects have been reviewed under PRAGATI, and across these projects, 2,958 out of 3,162 identified issues - i.e. around 94 percent - have been resolved, significantly reducing delays, cost overruns and coordination failures.

Prime Minister said that as India moves at a faster pace, the relevance of PRAGATI has grown further. He noted that PRAGATI is essential to sustain reform momentum and ensure delivery.

Unlocking Long-Pending Projects

Prime Minister said that since 2014, the government has worked to institutionalise delivery and accountability creating a system where work is pursued with consistent follow-up and completed within timelines and budgets. He said projects that were started earlier but left incomplete or forgotten have been revived and completed in national interest.

Several projects that had remained stalled for decades were completed or decisively unlocked after being taken up under the PRAGATI platform. These include the Bogibeel rail-cum-road bridge in Assam, first conceived in 1997; the Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link, where work began in 1995; the Navi Mumbai International Airport, conceptualised in 1997; the modernisation and expansion of the Bhilai Steel Plant, approved in 2007; and the Gadarwara and LARA Super Thermal Power Projects, sanctioned in 2008 and 2009 respectively. These outcomes demonstrate the impact of sustained high-level monitoring and inter-governmental coordination.

From silos to Team India

Prime Minister pointed out that projects do not fail due to lack of intent alone—many fail due to lack of coordination and silo-based functioning. He said PRAGATI has helped address this by bringing all stakeholders onto one platform, aligned to one shared outcome.

He described PRAGATI as an effective model of cooperative federalism, where the Centre and States work as one team, and ministries and departments look beyond silos to solve problems. Prime Minister said that since its inception, around 500 Secretaries of Government of India and Chief Secretaries of States have participated in PRAGATI meetings. He thanked them for their participation, commitment, and ground-level understanding, which has helped PRAGATI evolve from a review forum into a genuine problem-solving platform.

Prime Minister said that the government has ensured adequate resources for national priorities, with sustained investments across sectors. He called upon every Ministry and State to strengthen the entire chain from planning to execution, minimise delays from tendering to ground delivery.

Reform, Perform, Transform

On the occasion, the Prime Minister shared clear expectations for the next phase, outlining his vision of Reform, Perform and Transform saying “Reform to simplify, Perform to deliver, Transform to impact.”

He said Reform must mean moving from process to solutions, simplifying procedures and making systems more friendly for Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business.

He said Perform must mean to focus equally on time, cost, and quality. He added that outcome-driven governance has strengthened through PRAGATI and must now go deeper.

He further said that Transform must be measured by what citizens actually feel about timely services, faster grievance resolution, and improved ease of living.

PRAGATI and the journey to Viksit Bharat @ 2047

Prime Minister said Viksit Bharat @ 2047 is both a national resolve and a time-bound target, and PRAGATI is a powerful accelerator to achieve it. He encouraged States to institutionalise similar PRAGATI-like mechanisms especially for the social sector at the level of Chief Secretary.

To take PRAGATI to the next level, Prime Minister emphasised the use of technology in each and every phase of the project life cycle.

Prime Minister concluded by stating that PRAGATI@50 is not merely a milestone it is a commitment. PRAGATI must be strengthened further in the years ahead to ensure faster execution, higher quality, and measurable outcomes for citizens.

Presentation by Cabinet Secretary

On the occasion of the 50th PRAGATI milestone, the Cabinet Secretary made a brief presentation highlighting PRAGATI’s key achievements and outlining how it has reshaped India’s monitoring and coordination ecosystem, strengthening inter-ministerial and Centre-State follow-through, and reinforcing a culture of time-bound closure, which resulted in faster implementation of projects, improved last-mile delivery of Schemes and Programmes and quality resolution of public grievances.