Report on PRAGATI'S impact on infrastructure, social development released by Oxford University
Bengaluru: The University of Oxford's Saïd Business School has unveiled a case study analyzing the transformative impact of India’s PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) digital platform on infrastructure and social development projects under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Titled “From Gridlock to Growth: How Leadership Enables India's PRAGATI Ecosystem to Power Progress,” the study was launched on Monday at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore. The event featured a presentation by Professor Soumitra Dutta, Dean of Oxford's Saïd Business School and the study’s lead author. A panel discussion followed, with insights shared by prominent leaders in infrastructure and governance, including Adil Zainulbhai, Chair of the Capacity Building Commission; S.N. Subrahmanyam, CMD of Larsen & Toubro; and Rishikesha Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore.
The study examines how PRAGATI has accelerated the implementation of 340 critical projects worth ₹17.05 lakh crore ($205 billion) since its inception in 2015. By leveraging technology for proactive governance, the platform has enabled timely interventions and efficient problem-solving for large-scale initiatives. The findings draw from extensive interviews with government officials, project managers, and field workers across India.
Speaking at the event, Professor Dutta emphasized the importance of leadership in driving digital innovation to address infrastructure bottlenecks in emerging economies. "The PRAGATI platform stands as a testament to how top-down leadership combined with technology can transform governance and foster progress," he said.
The case study explores PRAGATI's role as a model for other nations aiming to enhance infrastructure and governance through digital platforms. It highlights how the platform’s integration of multiple ministries and departments under one ecosystem has resolved interdepartmental gridlocks and facilitated swift decision-making.
The report is available on the Oxford Saïd Business School website.
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Needle found in girl's arm after tetanus jab at UP hospital; probe ordered
Hamirpur (UP), Dec 2: A needle was found embedded in a girl's arm after she was administered a tetanus injection at the district hospital here, prompting the health department to launch a probe after protests by her family members, officials said on Monday.
Dr RS Prajapati, the acting chief medical superintendent (CMS) of the hospital, said the incident occurred at around 8 pm on Saturday.
Ruby, a resident of Khalepura locality in Hamirpur, took her daughter Mahak (18) to the emergency ward of the hospital for a tetanus injection after she suffered a cut with a sickle. After receiving the jab, the girl returned home with her mother, Prajapati said.
"About an hour later, Ruby along with her family members returned to the hospital and accused the staff of leaving the needle embedded in Mahak's arm. As the situation escalated, we called the police to maintain order. The matter was resolved after police intervention," Prajapati said.
Mahak's father Mausam Khan said, "After returning home, my daughter complained of pain at the injection spot. Upon checking, we found the needle embedded in her arm. We removed the needle and went back to the hospital to lodge a complaint, but the hospital staff called the police."
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Geetam Singh told mediapersons, "I was not aware of the incident. Upon learning about it from you, I have verbally instructed the additional chief medical officer to conduct an investigation. Further action will be taken based on the probe report."
Sadar Kotwali SHO Devendra Kumar Mishra said the hospital staff informed the police about people creating a ruckus inside the hospital on Saturday evening.
"We intervened and resolved the matter. No formal complaint was filed by either party," Mishra said.
