Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting, where he reviewed the progress of work towards achievement of targets in the connectivity-related infrastructure sectors of roads, railways, shipping and civil aviation.
Underlining that the development vision of various connectivity related infrastructure sectors should be inter-related and closely coordinated, the Prime Minister said he looked forward to a special meeting with all coastal states to discuss the sectors of infrastructure, coastal security, island development, tourism, entertainment and biodiversity in an integrated, holistic manner.
Prime Minister Modi further stated that the Sagarmala project must lay stress on 'port-led development', adding that it would include various connectivity elements including ports, international shipping, highways and rail connectivity.
Reviewing the civil aviation sector, Prime Minister Modi said that states should be made partners in working out and maintaining the viability of new international airports proposed to be set up within their territory. The Prime Minister also expressed satisfaction over the beginning of work at Pakyong Airport in Sikkim.
Prime Minister Modi also emphasized the need for faster inter-ministerial coordination and resolution of issues, and laid stress on achieving visible results in clear timeframes. He directed strict monitoring of projects, based on monthly completion targets. The Prime Minister also urged top officials to undertake cyber-visits of all major project locations at least once a month, so that they could keep track of the progress of work on a real-time basis.