Country’s 3,300+ projects worth ₹85 lakh crore gain momentum
Investment of ₹6.11 lakh crore in 99 national infrastructure projects in the state
183 out of 200 issues related to Chhattisgarh resolved
This platform is realizing Minimum Government-Maximum Governance
An effective bridge between Center and State governments for better implementation of schemes and projects
Chief Minister Shri Sai holds press conference regarding Pragati Portal
Raipur, January 29, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the country and the state are continuously progressing towards good governance. Today, India has become the fourth largest economy in the world. The role of the Pragati digital platform is extremely important in realizing the goal of a developed India set by the Prime Minister. This platform is a strong proof of the parity between the government’s words and actions, and presents an effective example towards good governance.
The Chief Minister was discussing the Pragati Portal with journalists at the New Circuit House in the capital Raipur today. He said that the Pragati Portal is not just a means to review major infrastructure projects of the country, but it is an excellent example of the new work culture of New India. This platform strongly demonstrates the ‘Minimum Government-Maximum Governance’ working style.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Indian democracy is seen as an ideal system worldwide. The better coordination, synergy, and cooperation between the Center and the states have played a significant role behind this. The Pragati platform is serving as an effective bridge between the Center and state governments for the better implementation of various schemes and projects.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the meaning of PRAGATI is Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation, which means ensuring timely and effective implementation of schemes after their proactive preparation. This platform is not limited to monitoring; it is a powerful medium for establishing accountability in the governance system, increasing transparency, and bringing positive changes in the work culture. He said that earlier many projects were inaugurated, but there was no definite timeline for their completion. Many construction works remained pending for years. The Pragati digital platform was implemented to solve problems like delays in projects, administrative hurdles, and lack of departmental coordination.
The Chief Minister informed that through the Pragati Portal, the Prime Minister himself holds regular review meetings with the Chief Secretaries of the states and Secretaries of the Central Government. More than 50 high-level Pragati review meetings have been held so far, through which timely resolution of pending projects, underperforming schemes, and grievances of citizens has been ensured. He informed that so far, more than 3,300 projects worth approximately ₹85 lakh crore have been expedited through the Pragati platform. Along with this, significant improvements have been made in the implementation of 61 schemes including One Nation-One Ration Card, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, PM SVANidhi, and Swachh Bharat Mission. Grievance redressal systems in 36 sectors including Banking, Insurance, RERA, Jan Dhan Yojana, and Matritva Vandana have also been strengthened through Pragati.
The Chief Minister said that the Pragati digital platform is being effectively used in the state of Chhattisgarh as well. Currently, 99 national infrastructure projects are operational in the state, involving an investment of ₹6.11 lakh crore. Out of these, 50 projects have been completed and are operational, while the remaining projects are in various stages of progress. He informed that a total of 200 issues related to Chhattisgarh have been registered on the Pragati Portal, out of which 183 have been successfully resolved. Thus, the resolution rate of the state has been more than 91 percent. Pending project issues in key sectors like power, road transport, railways, coal, and steel have been effectively resolved. Sector-wise, 24 projects in the power sector have been resolved. 23 projects in road transport and highways, 14 projects in railways, 07 projects in the coal sector, and 09 projects in the steel sector have been resolved.
The Chief Minister said that projects pending for years, such as the modernization of the Bhilai Steel Plant and the Lara Super Thermal Power Project, have gained momentum through the Pragati platform. This has boosted the industrial development of the state and created new employment opportunities for local youth. Similarly, issues related to land acquisition and material supply were arising in the four-laning work of the Raipur-Kodabod road, which were resolved through the Pragati platform.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the Chhattisgarh government is working with full commitment to complete development works in a timely and transparent manner. Our government has also made several such innovations towards good governance in Chhattisgarh. Oxford University has also praised this innovation, calling it an effective mechanism for developing economies. He said that when the Prime Minister talks about his vision for a developed India, these are not just words, but a complete roadmap for a developed India. This is proven by innovations like the Pragati platform.