The Government of Rajasthan, under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, launched Raj-UNNATI — a state-level digital governance platform modelled on the central government's PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) system — making Rajasthan the first Indian state to replicate the PRAGATI governance framework at the regional level. The initiative was commended by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan. Raj-UNNATI is a project monitoring system designed to fast-track implementation and resolve bottlenecks in major government projects, schemes, and public grievances through regular video conferencing reviews. Its current focus covers seven major projects of five departments involving an investment of ₹1,943 crore, along with two key central schemes — PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) and PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli Yojana). Reviews under Raj-UNNATI are conducted by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma with participation from Senior Officers, Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, and concerned department officials. A dedicated technological backbone — the Chief Minister Information System (CMIS) — has been developed as part of the platform. PRAGATI, launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015, is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation that has helped resolve thousands of infrastructure and governance issues at the central level. Raj-UNNATI's launch signals Rajasthan's intent to use technology-driven governance to accelerate public service delivery and investment project completion.
Rajasthan Launches Raj-UNNATI: First Indian State to Replicate PM Modi's PRAGATI Governance Model; Focuses on ₹1,943 Crore Projects Across Five Departments
The Government of Rajasthan, under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, launched Raj-UNNATI — a state-level digital governance platform modelled on the central government's PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) system — making Rajasthan the first Indian state to replicate the PRAGATI governance framework at the regional level. The initiative was commended by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan. Raj-UNNATI is a project monitoring system designed to fast-track implementation and resolve bottlenecks in major government projects, schemes, and public grievances through regular video conferencing reviews. Its current focus covers seven major projects of five departments involving an investment of ₹1,943 crore, along with two key central schemes — PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) and PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli Yojana). Reviews under Raj-UNNATI are conducted by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma with participation from Senior Officers, Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, and concerned department officials. A dedicated technological backbone — the Chief Minister Information System (CMIS) — has been developed as part of the platform. PRAGATI, launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015, is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation that has helped resolve thousands of infrastructure and governance issues at the central level. Raj-UNNATI's launch signals Rajasthan's intent to use technology-driven governance to accelerate public service delivery and investment project completion.
Key facts
- Rajasthan launched Raj-UNNATI, replicating PM Modi's PRAGATI governance model at state level.
- Rajasthan became the first Indian state to adopt the PRAGATI framework regionally.
- The platform reviews ₹1,943 crore worth of projects across five departments.
- It also monitors PM SHRI schools and PM Surya Ghar schemes.
- Chief Minister Information System (CMIS) serves as the technological backbone.
- Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan commended the initiative.
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What is the total investment value of the seven major projects across five departments under Rajasthan's Raj-UNNATI initiative?
Raj-UNNATI's current focus covers seven major projects across five departments involving an investment of ₹1,943 crore, along with two key central schemes — PM SHRI and PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli Yojana).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Raj-UNNATI and which central government system is it modelled on?
Raj-UNNATI is a state-level digital governance and project monitoring platform launched by Rajasthan. It is modelled on the central government's PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) system.
What distinction did Rajasthan earn by launching Raj-UNNATI?
Rajasthan became the first Indian state to replicate PM Modi's PRAGATI governance framework at the regional level with the launch of Raj-UNNATI.
What is the value of projects reviewed under Raj-UNNATI and how many departments are covered?
Raj-UNNATI reviews projects worth ₹1,943 crore across five government departments. It also monitors PM SHRI schools and PM Surya Ghar schemes.
What is the technological backbone of Raj-UNNATI, and who commended the initiative?
The Chief Minister Information System (CMIS) serves as the technological backbone of Raj-UNNATI. Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan commended the initiative.
Under whose leadership was Raj-UNNATI launched in Rajasthan?
Raj-UNNATI was launched under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Chief Secretary V. Srinivas of Rajasthan.
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