Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the apprehensions about GST have been proven to be unfounded, and a smooth transition has happened. <br/><br/>In his interaction through PRAGATI, Mr Modi asked all the Chief Secretaries to further boost efforts to increase registration under GST, and achieve a quantum jump in this regard within a month.<br/><br/>Mr Modi also reviewed the progress towards handling and resolution of grievances related to patents and trademarks. He asked the concerned officers to work towards further expediting the processing of patent and trademark applications.<br/><br/>The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of using latest available technology to streamline the process, and reach global standards in this regard. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister also reviewed the progress of nine vital infrastructure projects worth over 56 thousand crore rupees in the railway, road, power and oil pipeline and health sectors, spread over several states. The projects include the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor and construction of four new AIIMS. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister also reviewed the progress of the Smart City Mission and appreciated the participation of cities in the challenge route. <br/><br/>He said the challenge before everyone is now to ensure implementation and expeditious completion of the work in the 90 identified cities. <br/><br/>On the progress of the Forest Rights Act, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of using space technology to determine the rights of tribal communities, and settle claims expeditiously. <br/><br/>On Government e-Marketplace, the Prime Minister said the portal has improved transparency, and has reduced wasteful expenditure. He asked the Chief Secretaries to give priority to GeM in government procurements. <br/><br/>This was 21st meeting of PRAGATI and the last twenty meetings have seen a cumulative review of 183 projects with a total investment of 8.79 lakh crore rupees.