Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on May 24 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, emphasizing the theme “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047.” The meeting aims to unite states and Union Territories as “Team India” to drive India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047, with a focus on state-led development as the cornerstone of national progress.
The meeting will deliberate on strategies to realize the vision of Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat, encouraging states to craft bold, inclusive, and long-term vision documents aligned with national priorities while reflecting local realities. States are urged to leverage their unique geographic and demographic strengths, set time-bound targets, and prioritize human development, economic growth, sustainability, technology, and governance reforms. The adoption of data-driven processes, supported by Project Monitoring Units, ICT-enabled infrastructure, and Monitoring & Evaluation Cells, will ensure accountability and enable mid-course corrections for outcome-based transformation.
A key agenda of the meeting is to build consensus on development challenges and foster collaboration between the Centre, states, and Union Territories to position states as the building blocks of a developed India. Discussions will also focus on promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing skilling, and creating sustainable employment opportunities nationwide. The meeting will build on the outcomes of the 4th National Conference of Chief Secretaries, held from December 13-15, 2024, which outlined key recommendations under the theme “Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling – Leveraging the Demographic Dividend.” The conference highlighted six critical areas: creating enabling ecosystems for manufacturing and services in Tier 2 and 3 cities, supporting MSMEs and informal employment in rural and urban areas, and tapping opportunities in the green economy, including renewable energy and circular economy initiatives.
The 10th Governing Council Meeting will see participation from Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of states and Union Territories, Union Ministers, and NITI Aayog’s Vice Chairman, Members, and CEO. .
