Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to preside over the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi on December 28 and 29. The primary focus of the conference will be ‘Ease of Living,’ with an emphasis on formulating and implementing a unified development agenda and action plan in collaboration with the states.
Addressing the need for easy access to welfare schemes and enhancing service quality, the conference will delve into five sub-themes: land and property, electricity, drinking water, health, and schooling. Special sessions will also explore topics such as cyber security challenges, perspectives on AI, stories from the ground through the aspirational block and district program, the role of states in streamlining schemes, and opportunities and challenges associated with AI in governance.
In-depth discussions on drug de-addiction and rehabilitation; Amrit Sarovar; tourism promotion, branding and the role of states; and PM Vishwakarma Yojana & PM SVANidhi are scheduled during the conference. Additionally, the event will feature presentations on best practices from states/UTs under each theme, enabling replication of successful models and customization according to individual state requirements.
The National Conference of Chief Secretaries serves as a platform to foster participative governance and strengthen the partnership between the central government and state governments. This year’s conference will witness the participation of over 200 individuals, including representatives from the central government, chief secretaries, and other senior officials from all states/Union territories.
The conference aims to pave the way for collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of life for both rural and urban populations by strengthening the delivery mechanisms of government interventions.
The inaugural edition of the conference took place in June 2022 in Dharamshala, followed by the second edition in January 2023 in Delhi.
