PM Modi Leads Key NITI Aayog Meet, Focuses on Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presided over the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, bringing together Chief Ministers, Union Ministers and senior policymakers to deliberate on India's long-term development agenda.
The high-profile gathering witnessed participation from several state leaders, Union Cabinet members and administrators of Union Territories. Among those present were Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, along with Chief Ministers from across the country.
This year's meeting revolved around the theme "Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047", with discussions centred on ensuring that the benefits of growth reach every section of society irrespective of region, gender or economic background.
During the deliberations, special emphasis was placed on strengthening education, healthcare, employment generation and skill development. The meeting also explored ways to encourage entrepreneurship and create sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly for young Indians.
Several Chief Ministers, including Yogi Adityanath, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rekha Gupta and Nayab Singh Saini, participated in the discussions and shared their perspectives on development priorities.
The council also reviewed strategies aimed at building future-ready skills, improving educational outcomes and enhancing opportunities for youth. Policymakers examined ways to leverage digital infrastructure, data-driven governance and stronger coordination between the Centre and states to accelerate development.
Another major focus of the meeting was aligning state-level development plans with the broader national vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. Leaders discussed mechanisms to monitor progress and ensure measurable outcomes across sectors.
The council additionally considered recommendations emerging from the recent National Conference of Chief Secretaries, which highlighted reforms in early childhood education, school learning, higher education, workforce skilling and sports development.
