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Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM Modi

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Underlining the importance of technology in governance, Prime Minister Narendra asked Chief Secretaries to replicate the Centre’s PRAGATI platform, which helps in monitoring key infrastructure projects and schemes, at the state-level.

PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) is a multi-purpose, multi-modal ICT-enabled platform used by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to fast-track government projects and address public grievances.

Three-Tier System: It integrates three levels of governance: the PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of States.
Monthly Interactions: The Prime Minister chairs a review meeting every month on the fourth Wednesday (known as “PRAGATI Day”) to discuss flagged projects and grievances.

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President releases Constitution of India in Santhali language

Why in News?
President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, written in Ol Chiki script.

In 2003, the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act added Santali to Schedule VIII to the Constitution of India, which lists the official languages of India, along with the Bodo, Dogri and Maithili languages.

Interconnected concept: Schedule VIII of Constitution of India:

Schedule VIII to the Constitution of India lists the officially recognized “Scheduled Languages” of the Republic of India.

Initially, the Constitution (1950) included 14 languages. As of 2025, there are 22 languages:

21st Amendment (1967): Added Sindhi.
71st Amendment (1992): Added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali.
92nd Amendment (2003): Added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali (effective 2004).

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