Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Modi Government's Infrastructure and Capital Expenditure Updates
The Modi government in India has been monitoring and driving major infrastructure projects through the PRAGATI platform.
As of December 31, 2025, 43 out of 53 projects worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore have been completed, with 10 projects still under construction.
The PRAGATI platform, launched in 2015, helps in breaking bureaucratic inertia and ensuring timely completion of projects.
Additionally, capital expenditure by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and government organisations has reached 74% of the target for the fiscal year, with a significant increase in spending by infrastructure ministries.
The government's focus on capital expenditure aims to boost growth and employment, especially as private sector investment has declined.
43 out of 53 infrastructure projects worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore have been commissioned under the PRAGATI platform as of December 31, 2025.
10 projects worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore are still under construction, with overall 237 power projects worth Rs 10.53 lakh crore reviewed under the PRAGATI ecosystem.
Capital expenditure by 60 CPSEs and four government organisations reached 74% of the target, with ₹5.77 lakh crore spent during April-December.
December 2025 saw the highest expenditure in three months, with ₹72,000 crore spent, and some entities exceeding their annual targets.
Government capital expenditure surged by over 28% during April-November FY26, with significant contributions from infrastructure ministries, while private sector investment declined by 25%.
- Who
- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Updates on infrastructure projects and capital expenditure by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and government organisations
- When
- As of December 31, 2025, and data up to January 8, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To track and drive major infrastructure projects and key social programmes, and to encourage profitable growth and employment through capital expenditure
- PRAGATI Platform
- Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, launched in 2015
- PRAGATI Projects Reviewed
- 53 projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore reviewed since 2015
- PRAGATI Projects Commissioned
- 43 projects worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore commissioned as of December 31, 2025
- PRAGATI Projects Under Construction
- 10 projects worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore under construction
- Total PRAGATI Ecosystem Projects
- 237 power projects worth Rs 10.53 lakh crore reviewed at various levels
- CPSEs Capital Expenditure Target
- ₹7.85 lakh crore for 60 CPSEs and four government organisations
- CPSEs Capital Expenditure Achieved
- ₹5.77 lakh crore spent during April-December, 74% of target
- Highest December Expenditure
- ₹72,000 crore, highest in three months of the current fiscal
- Dedicated Freight Corridor Expenditure
- Over 450% of annual target achieved by December
- Government Capital Expenditure Surge
- Over 28% increase during April-November FY26 compared to FY25
- Budget Capital Expenditure for FY26
- ₹11.21 lakh crore, with ₹6.58 lakh crore spent during April-November
- Private Capital Expenditure Decline
- 25% decline in intended private capex in FY26 to ₹4.88 lakh crore
Sources
Of Modi government and its penchant for backronyms while naming its marquee schemes
Capex by 60 CPSEs, organisations touched 73.6% of targets in April-Dec
43 of 53 power projects reviewed under PM-led PRAGATI commissioned
Over 80% power projects reviewed by the PM under PRAGATI commissioned
