PM Modi drives rapid infra completion with PRAGATI – Study by Oxford and Gates Foundation
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PM Modi drives rapid infra completion with PRAGATI – Study by Oxford and Gates Foundation

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A study by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and the Gates Foundation highlights how India’s digital governance platform, PRAGATI, has transformed the country's infrastructure development landscape. PRAGATI’s impact: Empowering leadership and driving collaboration A notable aspect of PRAGATI is the direct involvement of India’s top leadership in monitoring infrastructure projects. PRAGATI: A governance game-changer According to Soumitra Dutta, Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Management at Oxford Saïd, PRAGATI offers a unique opportunity for developing countries to revolutionize their infrastructure development approaches. Notable projects accelerated by PRAGATI Several key infrastructure projects have benefited from PRAGATI’s intervention, including: The Chenab Bridge : Once stalled for a decade, this bridge is now the world’s highest rail bridge.

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The Hindu  

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