Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on Saturday, focusing on transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. The meeting, scheduled at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, will emphasize the theme ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’. Despite opposition from several states, the meeting aims to foster collaboration between the Centre and State Governments to enhance governance and development.
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- Meeting Date and Venue: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
- Main Focus: The meeting will concentrate on making India a developed nation by 2047, in line with the ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ theme.
- Opposition Boycotts: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and the Aam Aadmi Party-led governments of Punjab and Delhi have announced they will boycott the meeting.
- West Bengal’s Stand: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend the meeting, emphasizing the need to raise their voices on a common platform.
- Agenda: The meeting will discuss the Approach Paper for the Vision Document on ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’.
- Goals: Aims to foster participative governance and collaboration between the Centre and States to improve the quality of life across India.
- Economic Aspirations: India aims to become the world’s third-largest economy, with a GDP surpassing USD 5 trillion and targeting a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047.
- Collaborative Approach: The meeting seeks to create a roadmap for achieving the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision through Centre-State collaboration.
- Discussion Topics: The Governing Council will also review recommendations from the 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries, focusing on cyber security, aspirational districts, and AI in governance.
- Participants: Prime Minister Modi, Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, Union Ministers, and NITI Aayog members will be present.
