8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog Chaired by PM Modi

Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog: The Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog is a high-level meeting where key stakeholders, including the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of States and Union Territories, and other relevant officials, come together to discuss and deliberate on important policy issues, development plans, and strategies for the nation’s progress. The Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog is also important for UPSC Prelims Exam and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- Indian Constitution, Indian Federalism and associated issues; Various Constitutional, Regulatory, Statutory, Non-Statutory and Advisory Bodies in India).

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Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog. He highlighted the crucial role of NITI Aayog in assisting states to formulate their strategies for the next 25 years and align them with the National Development Agenda.

PM Modi at 8^th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of a unified approach by the Centre, States, and Union Territories, working together as Team India, to fulfill the dreams and aspirations of the people for a developed India by 2047.

• He urged the States and UTs to collaborate closely with NITI Aayog to enable the country to make significant strides towards realizing its vision for a prosperous future.
• The Prime Minister acknowledged that NITI Aayog is actively undertaking various initiatives to reinforce cooperative and competitive federalism, exemplified by the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).
  • These programs highlight the collective strength of collaboration between the Centre, States, and Districts, as well as the significant positive outcomes of data-driven governance in enhancing the well-being of ordinary citizens at the grassroots level.
• The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of both the States and the Centre in promoting the significance of millets, popularly known as Shree Anna, during the International Year of Millets.
• Furthermore, he highlighted the need for collective efforts in water conservation, emphasizing the Amrit Sarovar program as a means to achieve this objective.

8^th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog

The 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog was organized at the newly constructed Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

• Theme: The 8^th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog was organized on the theme of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India’.
• Focus Areas: Eight prominent themes were discussed during the day-long Meeting including
  • Viksit Bharat@2047,
  • Thrust on MSMEs,
  • Infrastructure and Investments,
  • Minimising Compliances,
  • Women Empowerment,
  • Health and Nutrition,
  • Skill Development, and
  • Gati Shakti for area development and social infrastructure.
• Participation: The 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog saw the participation of Chief Ministers/Lt. Governors of all States and Union Territories, Union Ministers as ex-officio Members, and the Vice Chairman and Members of NITI Aayog.
• Chairperson: As Chairman of NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister will preside over the 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog.

Significance of 8^th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog

Given its position as the world’s fifth-largest economy and most populous nation, India has reached a pivotal stage in its economic development journey, presenting an opportunity for accelerated growth in the next 25 years.

• Against this backdrop, the 8th Governing Council Meeting serves as a platform to establish a comprehensive roadmap for achieving a developed India by 2047, wherein the Centre and States collaborate as Team India.
• Such collaboration holds significance not only domestically but also on the global stage, as India’s socioeconomic progress and transformation can have a far-reaching positive impact with a multiplier effect worldwide.
• The 8th Governing Council Meeting takes place during India’s G20 Presidency, adding further significance to the event.
• India’s G20 motto, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future,’ reflects its civilizational values and its vision of the collective responsibility of each nation in shaping the future of our planet.
• The international community holds high expectations for India’s ability to provide leadership based on values and deliver large-scale development.
• The combined efforts of the Centre and States have played a crucial role in achieving this unique development trajectory.

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