PRAGATI: Of 53 power projects reviewed by PM, 43 commissioned so far, Pg13

Key Highlights:

• As of December 31, 2025, 43 of 53 power sector projects, worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore, reviewed under PRAGATI by the Prime Minister have been commissioned.
• The remaining 10 projects, valued at approximately Rs 1.1 lakh crore, are in advanced stages of completion.
• The 53 projects include 27 transmission projects, 14 thermal power projects, nine hydro projects, and three coal mine projects, totaling Rs 4.12 lakh crore.
• Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) leads with 20 projects commissioned, followed by NTPC with 14 projects.

Detailed Insights:

• The PRAGATI platform, launched in 2015, monitors projects at multiple levels, including by the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet Secretary, to ensure timely implementation.
• Beyond the projects reviewed at the PM's level, the broader PRAGATI ecosystem has reviewed 237 power projects worth Rs 10.53 lakh crore, which have already been commissioned.
• Currently, 108 power sector projects worth around Rs 6 lakh crore are under construction and monitored under various tiers of the PRAGATI platform.
• Delays in power sector projects often arise from administrative, technical, regulatory, and natural factors such as land acquisition and environmental clearances.
• Transmission projects face delays due to right-of-way issues, forest and defence clearances, and coordination challenges between Central and state agencies.
• Hydropower projects are often affected by geological surprises, difficult terrain, short working seasons, and resettlement challenges in remote areas.
• PRAGATI-led monitoring has minimized inter-departmental bottlenecks, improving the execution of power projects and enhancing power availability and grid reliability.

Key Concepts Involved:

• PRAGATI: A multi-purpose, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation, monitoring projects at various levels.
• Transmission Projects: Projects focused on the transfer of high-voltage electricity from generation sources to distribution networks.
• Thermal Power Projects: Power plants that generate electricity by burning fuel to heat water and produce steam, which drives a turbine.
• Hydro Projects: Power plants that generate electricity by using the force of moving water to spin turbines.