Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday. This year’s theme, “Viksit Bharat@2047,” focuses on making India a developed nation by 2047.
The meeting will review the Approach Paper for the Vision Document on Viksit Bharat@2047, with a focus on fostering participative governance and enhancing collaboration between the Centre and state governments. The goal is to improve the quality of life for both rural and urban populations through strengthened delivery mechanisms.
Discussions will center on the role of states in achieving the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. With India on track to become the world’s third-largest economy, surpassing a GDP of USD 5 trillion, the nation aspires to reach a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047.
The Governing Council will also consider the recommendations from the 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries, held from December 27-29, 2023. Special sessions at this conference addressed cyber security, the aspirational districts and blocks programme, the role of states, and the integration of AI in governance.
The Prime Minister, as Chairperson of NITI Aayog, will be joined by Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States and Union Territories, Union Ministers as Ex-officio Member and Special Invitees, and the Vice Chairman and Members of NITI Aayog.
