New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his capacity as the chairman of NITI Aayog, led the eighth governing council meeting of the organization today. The meeting, held at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, focused on the theme of “Viksit Bharat @2047: Role of Team India.” The discussions revolved around key issues such as health, skill development, women empowerment, and infrastructure development, with the overarching goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047.
The day-long meeting encompassed eight prominent themes, including Viksit Bharat@2047, thrust on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), infrastructure and investments, minimizing compliances, women empowerment, health and nutrition, skill development, and Gati Shakti for area development and social infrastructure. The meeting witnessed the participation of Chief Ministers/Lieutenant Governors from all states and union territories, Union Ministers as ex-officio members, and the Vice Chairman and Members of NITI Aayog.
The preparations for the 8th Governing Council Meeting were initiated with the second Chief Secretaries Conference in January 2023. This conference served as a platform for Chief Secretaries from all states and union territories to share best practices and policy insights. Wide-ranging stakeholder consultations, brainstorming sessions with subject experts, academia, and practitioners were also conducted to incorporate grassroots-level perspectives.
India, as the world’s fifth-largest economy and the most populous nation, stands at a crucial juncture in its economic development trajectory, poised for accelerated growth over the next 25 years. The 8th Governing Council Meeting aims to create a roadmap for Viksit Bharat by 2047, fostering collaboration between the Centre and States as Team India. This ambitious vision holds significant implications in the international context, as India’s socioeconomic growth and transformation can have a positive and multiplier effect on the world.
The meeting also coincides with India’s G20 Presidency, emphasizing the country’s civilizational values and its role in shaping the future of the planet. The global community looks to India’s values-based leadership and its capacity to drive development at scale. The cooperation between the Centre and States assumes great importance in achieving this unique development trajectory.
During his 76th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the symbiotic relationship between India’s overall growth and the growth of its individual states, stating, “When our States grow, India grows.” This guiding principle forms the bedrock of India’s inclusive and sustainable vision for the next quarter-century.
The 8th Governing Council Meeting acts as a platform to strengthen Centre-State cooperation and foster partnerships for the realization of Viksit Bharat @2047. It sets the stage for a concerted effort in shaping India’s future, leading to comprehensive development and prosperity across the nation.
As the meeting concluded, Prime Minister Modi expressed his confidence in India’s ability to achieve the envisioned goals by 2047, with the combined efforts of the central and state governments. He stressed the significance of inclusive growth, sustainable development, and the active involvement of all stakeholders to transform India into a developed nation, benefiting not only its citizens but also making a global impact.
The deliberations and outcomes of the 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog will serve as a roadmap for India’s journey towards comprehensive development, underscoring the country’s determination to assume a leadership role in shaping a better future for all.
