PM Modi's PRAGATI model is a unique platform for us

PM Narendra Modi's proactive model of PRAGATI helped resolve the 20-year-long Navi Mumbai Airport deadlock. Motivated by this, Maharashtra adopted its own coordination mechanism, expediting metro projects and saving years in execution an example of PM Modi's model of proactive, accountable governance.

- Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister of Maharashtra

His example and way of approach towards projects have helped us base our governance model for long. There is a lot to learn from Modi ji's work culture and execution of plans. We know that Modi ji believes in innovation and keeps ideating that helps rapid development. Things stuck for decades get new boost and direction due to his groundbreaking initiatives. The Navi Mumbai airport execution was pending because of 8 NOCs, that were not forthcoming. Governments came and went, made declarations and promises, but the work remained stuck. I wrote a letter to the PM and requested him to take this up. At this time the PRAGATI initiative had started, under which the PM chaired a video conferencing session at regular intervals to heed the problems of stakeholders and take steps for projects n