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Modi calls for monthly reviews of welfare schemes and infrastructure projects
At a Pragati meeting in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for closer checks on welfare schemes and infrastructure projects.
He asked state chief secretaries to review progress with district magistrates every month.
Modi also urged ministries and state governments to clear delays, improve coordination and make officials accountable.
He reviewed projects worth more than Rs 16,000 crore across 31 states and union territories, including railway projects, PM Ekta Malls and bulk drug parks.
The review raised concerns about land acquisition delays and slow work on Ahmedabad railway station’s redevelopment.
The station redevelopment is due by August 2027, according to an official.
Modi said spending should lead to visible improvements in people’s lives, and that PM Ekta Malls should help local products and artisans reach markets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for monthly reviews of welfare schemes and infrastructure projects by chief secretaries with district magistrates.
He made the request at the monthly Pragati meeting, which uses information technology.
Modi directed ministries and state governments to resolve bottlenecks, improve coordination and fix accountability.
He raised concerns about land acquisition delays and slow progress on Ahmedabad railway station’s redevelopment.
He directed agencies to complete the station redevelopment by August 2027.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked chief secretaries to review implementation with district magistrates.
- What
- He called for closer monitoring of welfare schemes and infrastructure projects, and directed agencies to address delays.
- When
- Wednesday, according to the article published on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- At the monthly Pragati meeting in New Delhi.
- Why
- To ensure timely delivery of benefits and completion of projects.
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- Review frequency
- Every month
- Meeting
- Monthly IT-based Pragati meeting
- Projects reviewed
- Worth over Rs 16,000 crore
- Coverage
- 31 states and Union territories
- Ahmedabad railway station redevelopment deadline
- August 2027