Strengthening Governance: Cabinet Secretariat’s Role in PRAGATI and Inter-Ministerial Coordination
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The Cabinet Secretariat recently conducted a high-level review of delayed infrastructure projects via the PRAGATI platform. This initiative underscores the Secretariat's pivotal role in resolving inter-departmental bottlenecks and ensuring the timely execution of national priorities through enhanced intragovernmental relations.
The Cabinet Secretariat recently spearheaded a high-level review of delayed infrastructure projects under the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) platform. This review specifically targeted projects stalled due to inter-ministerial and inter-departmental bottlenecks, emphasizing the need for seamless coordination to meet national development goals.
The Cabinet Secretariat, headed by the Cabinet Secretary, serves as the administrative arm of the Cabinet. Its primary function is to provide secretarial assistance to the Cabinet and its committees. In the context of PRAGATI, the Secretariat acts as a bridge between the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), various Central Ministries, and State Governments. By facilitating 'Intragovernmental Relations,' it ensures that the 'silo-based' approach of the bureaucracy is replaced by a collaborative framework. This is crucial for large-scale infrastructure projects where multiple clearances—environmental, land acquisition, and financial—are required from different agencies simultaneously.
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