The Prime Minister's Office announced on 28 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th PRAGATI meeting to review projects across 31 States and UTs. The review covered infrastructure in railways, drug parks, and Ekta Malls costing more than ₹16,000 crore. The Prime Minister directed Chief Secretaries to conduct monthly reviews of schemes with District Magistrates to ensure benefits reach eligible people. The release does not say when these specific directions take effect.
Key points
- Reviewed projects worth over ₹16,000 crore across 31 States and UTs
- Chief Secretaries must review schemes with District Magistrates every month
- Focus on domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients in drug parks
- Major railway stations to be developed as multimodal transport hubs
- Ekta Malls to be linked with tourism and local businesses to support artisans
When it applies
- 54th meeting of PRAGATI
Who it affects
- Bulk Drug Parks