Red-tapism has always come in the way of the common man. And, bureaucratic hurdles in the implementation of initiatives meant to take the country on the path of progress. When Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India, he vowed to come down on this anarchy by the bureaucracy which has hampered the nation's growth for decades now. Narendra Modi | Source: Reuters

While issuing numerous directives to babus for speeding up their work did send a clear message, the Prime Minister decided to take matters in his own hands by declaring the Pragati initiative in March this year. Under this plan, once a month the Prime Minister holds a meeting with federal and state officials from all important sectors like finance and land, via video conferencing.

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In the meeting, the Prime Minister asks officials questions starting with, "Please tell me why it hasn't happened." The plan of action is aimed at clearing the path for stalled public projects worth billions, and has been able to revive $60 billion in nationwide projects.

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