Projects worth over ₹14,096 crore reviewed

Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Amardeep Bhatia, chaired a high-level meeting to review mega infrastructure projects in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. The review meeting, conducted under the aegis of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), was attended by senior officials from central ministries, state governments, and project proponents.

During the meeting, 19 issues across 17 significant projects were reviewed, with the total cost of these projects exceeding ₹14,096 crore. The discussions focused on fast-tracking resolution of implementation challenges through enhanced inter-ministerial and inter-state coordination.

Among the major projects reviewed was the four-laning of the Jaunpur-Akbarpur road project, valued at ₹3,164.72 crore. The project involves two key issues across two work packages, and is crucial for improving regional connectivity and road infrastructure.

The meeting also laid emphasis on the establishment of new ESI Hospitals at multiple strategic locations. These projects are part of the Government of India’s broader effort to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, particularly in underserved and high-demand regions. Shri Bhatia noted that the hospitals will significantly improve access to quality medical care and contribute to regional development, thereby supporting the well-being of the workforce and their families.

The construction of the permanent campus of NIT Uttarakhand at Sumari in Pauri Garhwal district was another key project reviewed. Aimed at strengthening the region’s educational ecosystem, the campus will provide a state-of-the-art academic and administrative environment for the institute. Once operational, it is expected to elevate the quality of technical education and research in Uttarakhand and spur local socio-economic development.

Shri Bhatia reiterated the Government's commitment to reinforcing the institutional framework for project monitoring and urged all stakeholders to adopt a proactive approach for issue resolution. He encouraged private sector participants to actively engage with the PMG platform (https://pmg.dpiit.gov.in/) to expedite project implementation by leveraging streamlined coordination with the government and other key entities.

Project monitoring to fast track infrastructure delivery through enhanced inter ministerial coordination and stakeholder engagement. Project monitoring under the PMG reviewed 19 issues across 17 mega infrastructure projects to fast track implementation through enhanced inter ministerial and inter state coordination. The meeting emphasized clearing operational bottlenecks, accelerating approvals, and proactive stakeholder engagement, with priority projects including a multi lane road upgrade, new ESI hospitals to expand healthcare access, and a permanent technical institute campus to strengthen regional education. The DPIIT Secretary urged use of the PMG platform and reinforced the institutional monitoring framework to expedite project execution.