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PM Modi addresses public meetings in Palamu & Lohardaga, Jharkhand

Published By : Admin | May 4, 2024 | 10:45 IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed massive gatherings in Palamu and Lohardaga, Jharkhand, where he highlighted the achievements of his government and warned against the dangers posed by the Congress and its allies. Speaking to the enthusiastic crowd, PM Modi emphasized the significance of each vote and the transformative impact it can have on the nation.

PM Modi began his address by reminding the audience of the pivotal role their votes played in the 2014 elections, which led to the formation of the BJP-NDA government and the removal of the corrupt Congress regime. He underscored the remarkable progress India has witnessed under his leadership, citing the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya after 500 years and the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as significant milestones.

"Today, India's trumpet is sounding loud across the world. Whether it's Naxalism or terrorism, now they are taking their last breaths," PM Modi said, emphasizing the decisive action taken against these threats.

Highlighting the contrast between his government and the previous Congress administration, PM Modi recalled the era of "love letters to Pakistan" and the subsequent terrorist attacks. He asserted, "Today, new India does not give a dossier, it strikes them in their hideouts," referring to the surgical and airstrike operations that shook Pakistan.

Reflecting on his decades of service, PM Modi emphasized his commitment to serving the nation and his dedication to eradicating corruption. "With your blessings, there is no allegation of corruption against me," he said, stressing the importance of the trust placed in him by the people.

“I have been serving the country as CM and PM for nearly 25 years. With your blessings, there is no allegation of corruption against me. The prayers of my mother and sisters are enough for me. I am still far from power, prestige, and comfort. Modi was born not for pleasure but for a mission,” he added.

Addressing the issue of wealth accumulation by the leaders of the JMM-Congress alliance, PM Modi condemned their corrupt practices and contrasted their self-serving motives with his vision for a developed India. "My heirs are all of you, your children, your grandchildren," he declared, highlighting his focus on empowering every Indian.

PM Modi also outlined the transformative impact of his government's schemes on the lives of the poor and marginalized. He cited the example of Palamu, where initiatives like the Aspirational Districts Programme have significantly improved infrastructure and quality of life.

"Before and after the launch of the Ambitious District Program in Palamu, there's a huge difference today," PM Modi said, noting the increase in pucca houses, access to electricity, and digital connectivity in the region.

Warning against the Congress and its allies, PM Modi cautioned the audience about their intentions to undermine reservation policies and exploit resources for political gain. He urged the people to reject such divisive politics and support the BJP-NDA alliance, which has consistently prioritized the interests of tribals and marginalized communities.

"In the last 10 years, Modi has given you a solid house, electricity, gas, water," PM Modi said, urging the people to continue their support in the upcoming elections. PM Modi reiterated his commitment to the welfare of every Indian and called upon the people of Palamu to vote for development and progress on May 13.

Addressing the second rally in Lohardaga, Jharkhand, PM Modi highlighted the significance of the tribal leader's legacy. “I am the first Prime Minister of the country to have the honor of paying respects to his village. Bhagwan Birsa Munda is not just a name for me. He is an inspiration for me," said PM Modi.

PM Modi emphasized his dedication to serving the poor and marginalized sections of society, despite facing criticism. "When I work for the poor, for the tribals, I face many criticisms. But I am only committed to your service," he stated. Pointing out the transformative impact of his government's initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the Digital India program, PM Modi remarked, "Today, see if the situation in villages has changed or not. Today, the youth of my village are social media heroes."

The Prime Minister criticized the Congress party for its history of corruption and nepotism. "In their 60 years of rule, Congress gave the country nepotism, and corruption. When Congress wears glasses, it only sees one vote bank, and that is the Muslim vote bank," he said, contrasting it with BJP's inclusive development agenda.

PM Modi also addressed concerns regarding Naxalism and the security situation in Jharkhand. He highlighted the progress made in combating terrorism and ensuring the safety of tribal communities under his government's leadership. "It is the policies of Congress that gave rise to Naxalism's bloody violence in the country. But what is happening in Jharkhand is dangerous. Here, there is a game of promoting infiltrators and snatching the land of tribal families," PM Modi warned.

During his concluding address, PM Modi urged the people of Jharkhand to support BJP candidates in the upcoming elections. "This election is to form a strong government for a strong country,” he added. Also, the Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to serving the people and ensuring the development of Jharkhand.

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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.