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43 Of 53 PRAGATI Power Projects Commissioned
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

43 Of 53 PRAGATI Power Projects Commissioned

Under the multi-purpose, multi-modal PRAGATI platform, 43 of the 53 power sector projects reviewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been commissioned as of December 31, 2025, government officials said. These commissioned projects represent an investment of about Rs 3.02 trillion, while the remaining 10 projects, worth roughly Rs 1.10 trillion, are at advanced stages of completion.

Overall, the 53 power sector projects reviewed at the Prime Minister’s level have a combined value of around Rs 4.12 trillion. They include 27 transmission projects, 14 thermal power projects, nine hydropower projects and three coal mine projects.

State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India leads the list with 20 commissioned projects, followed by NTPC with 14 projects. NHPC, NEEPCO, THDC and Sterlite have commissioned two projects each, while one transmission project in Uttar Pradesh has also been completed.

Among the 10 projects currently nearing completion, Power Grid, NTPC, NHPC, THDC and Sterlite account for two projects each, officials added.

Launched in 2015, the Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) framework enables multi-level monitoring of key infrastructure projects, including regular reviews by the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet Secretary. Beyond projects directly reviewed at the Prime Minister’s level, the wider PRAGATI ecosystem has so far tracked 237 power sector projects worth about Rs 10.53 trillion, all of which have been commissioned. Another 108 power projects, valued at around Rs 6 trillion, are currently under construction and continue to be monitored under different tiers of the platform.

Officials said power sector projects often face delays due to administrative, technical, regulatory and natural challenges. Common issues include land acquisition hurdles, environmental and forest clearances, rehabilitation and resettlement concerns, fuel linkages, equipment supply delays and contractual disputes.

Transmission projects, in particular, are affected by right-of-way constraints, forest and defence clearances, coordination gaps between central and state agencies, and local law-and-order issues. Hydropower projects frequently encounter geological surprises, difficult terrain, limited working seasons and resettlement challenges in remote regions.

According to officials, PRAGATI-led monitoring has helped reduce inter-departmental bottlenecks and significantly improved project execution. Several long-stalled generation and transmission projects have progressed towards completion following interventions under the platform, resulting in higher power availability, improved grid reliability and more efficient use of national resources.

Under the multi-purpose, multi-modal PRAGATI platform, 43 of the 53 power sector projects reviewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been commissioned as of December 31, 2025, government officials said. These commissioned projects represent an investment of about Rs 3.02 trillion, while the remaining 10 projects, worth roughly Rs 1.10 trillion, are at advanced stages of completion. Overall, the 53 power sector projects reviewed at the Prime Minister’s level have a combined value of around Rs 4.12 trillion. They include 27 transmission projects, 14 thermal power projects, nine hydropower projects and three coal mine projects. State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India leads the list with 20 commissioned projects, followed by NTPC with 14 projects. NHPC, NEEPCO, THDC and Sterlite have commissioned two projects each, while one transmission project in Uttar Pradesh has also been completed. Among the 10 projects currently nearing completion, Power Grid, NTPC, NHPC, THDC and Sterlite account for two projects each, officials added. Launched in 2015, the Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) framework enables multi-level monitoring of key infrastructure projects, including regular reviews by the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet Secretary. Beyond projects directly reviewed at the Prime Minister’s level, the wider PRAGATI ecosystem has so far tracked 237 power sector projects worth about Rs 10.53 trillion, all of which have been commissioned. Another 108 power projects, valued at around Rs 6 trillion, are currently under construction and continue to be monitored under different tiers of the platform. Officials said power sector projects often face delays due to administrative, technical, regulatory and natural challenges. Common issues include land acquisition hurdles, environmental and forest clearances, rehabilitation and resettlement concerns, fuel linkages, equipment supply delays and contractual disputes. Transmission projects, in particular, are affected by right-of-way constraints, forest and defence clearances, coordination gaps between central and state agencies, and local law-and-order issues. Hydropower projects frequently encounter geological surprises, difficult terrain, limited working seasons and resettlement challenges in remote regions. According to officials, PRAGATI-led monitoring has helped reduce inter-departmental bottlenecks and significantly improved project execution. Several long-stalled generation and transmission projects have progressed towards completion following interventions under the platform, resulting in higher power availability, improved grid reliability and more efficient use of national resources.

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