PM Modi chairs 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
PM said that Centre, States and UTs should work as Team India and fulfil the
dreams and aspirations of people for a Viksit Bharat @ 2047
PM urged States and UTs to work with NITI Aayog to take country ahead towards
achieving its vision for Amrit Kaal
PM spoke about diverse development issues, fiscal discipline, infrastructure
development, water conservation, among others
CMs and LGs gave various policy level suggestions and mentioned specific issues
pertaining to the States which require Centre-State cooperation
Meeting was attended by 19 states and 6 UTs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the
8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog earlier today. The Meeting was
held at the New Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It was
attended by Chief Ministers/ Lt Governors representing 19 States and 6 UTs.
Prime Minister stressed that the Centre, States
and UTs should work as Team India and fulfil the dreams and aspirations of
people for a Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He said that NITI Aayog can play a
critical role in helping States to develop their strategies for the next 25
years and align the same with the National Development Agenda. He urged the
States and UTs to work with NITI Aayog so that the country can take a quantum
leap towards achieving its vision for the Amrit Kaal.
Prime Minister mentioned that NITI Aayog is
taking multiple initiatives for strengthening cooperative and competitive
federalism like the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational
Blocks Programme (ABP). Both these programmes showcase the power of working
together as Centre, States and Districts, and the impact of data-driven
governance in improving the lives of common citizens at the grassroots level.
Prime Minister stressed on the need for States
and Centre to promote Shree Anna in the International Year of Millets. He also
deliberated on the need for working towards water conservation through the
Amrit Sarovar programme.
Prime Minister spoke about the importance of
maintaining fiscal discipline at the State levels. He urged the States to
proactively use the Gati Shakti Portal not only for infrastructure and
logistics but also for local area development and creation of social
infrastructure.
Speaking about G20 meetings being held in the
country, he said that while G20 has brought glory to India on the world stage,
it has provided States the opportunity for global exposure.
Prime Minister also spoke about the importance
of skilling people with a view to meet global requirements, supporting MSMEs,
developing the tourism potential of the country, reducing compliances at
the State level including decriminalisation of minor offences, creation of Ekta
Malls. Talking about Nari Shakti, he highlighted the significance of women-led
development. He also spoke about ending the menace of TB by 2025.
Chief Minister/Lt. Governors gave various policy
level suggestions. They mentioned specific issues pertaining to the States
which require Centre-State cooperation. Some of the key suggestions and best
practices highlighted by them included in areas like opting for green
strategies, need for zone wise planning, tourism, urban planning, agriculture,
quality of workmanship, logistics, among others.
Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the
CMs and LGs for participating in the meeting and sharing their views and
experiences. He said NITI Aayog will study the states’ concerns, challenges,
and best practices and subsequently plan the way forward.