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In Photos: PM Modi reviews projects worth Rs 16,000 crore at 54th PRAGATI meeting
Updated On: 29 October, 2026 01:42 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the 54th PRAGATI meeting focused on expediting infrastructure projects, accelerating railway station redevelopment, strengthening self-reliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing and empowering local artisans and businesses through Ekta Malls. (Pics/PTI)

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In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said he chaired the meeting on Wednesday, during which projects worth more than Rs 16,000 crore across 31 states and union territories were reviewed.

"Chaired the 54th PRAGATI meeting yesterday. The focus areas: Reviewed projects worth over Rs. 16,000 crore across 31 States and UTs. Faster redevelopment of railway stations as multimodal hubs. Boosting self-reliance in pharma manufacturing. Ekta Malls to empower artisans and local businesses. The focus is clear…substantive outcomes, timely execution and long lasting benefits for people," PM Modi said.

The meeting was held at Seva Teerth under the PRAGATI platform, which stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. The information and communications technology-enabled, multi-modal platform brings together the Central and State governments to address implementation bottlenecks and improve the delivery of infrastructure projects and welfare schemes.

During the meeting, PM Modi reviewed infrastructure projects related to the Railways, Ekta Malls and Bulk Drug Parks across 31 states and union territories. He emphasised the importance of adhering to timelines, improving inter-agency coordination and resolving implementation-related issues promptly.

On the PM Ekta Malls initiative, the Prime Minister said the facilities should provide markets for local products, strengthen artisans' livelihoods and help them expand their businesses. He called for linking the malls with tourism and local enterprises, noting that increased demand could generate employment in rural production, packaging, storage and transportation.
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