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The Project Monitoring Group (PMG) of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) conducted a comprehensive review of key infrastructure projects in states of Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.
Officials reviewed 23 issues across 19 major projects, with a total investment exceeding Rs 63,858 crore, which included five projects under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, particularly focusing on Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals across all three states.
These hospitals aim to provide essential healthcare benefits, including specialized treatments, medicines, and hospitalization, for insured citizens and their families.
Additionally, PMG reviewed projects related to the Ministries of Steel, Coal, Road Transport & Highways, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Railways, and Power. identify and address bottlenecks, The Buxar Thermal Power Plant (1320 MW) project in Bihar, with an estimated cost of Rs 10,439.09 crore, was a key focus of discussions.
The meeting, chaired by Principal Economic Advisor, Praveen Mahto. Senior officials from Central Ministries, State Governments, and project proponents were also attended the meeting.
Praveen Mahto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the institutional framework for project monitoring and urged authorities to adopt a proactive approach in resolving pending issues.
He emphasized the critical role of private stakeholders in leveraging the PMG mechanism to accelerate project implementation. Enhanced coordination between the Central Government, State Authorities, and the Private Sector remains key to ensuring the timely and efficient execution of these infrastructure projects.
