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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired the second high-level meeting with cabinet secretaries to review the future action agenda of the ministries of finance and economy, commerce and industry and technology with a focus on accelerating progress towards the goals of Viksit Bharat, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
“We discussed key aspects related to sectors such as finance and economy, trade and industry as well as technology,” the prime minister said Narendra Modi at X. “Highlighted ways to improve citizen-centric governance, strengthen infrastructure and develop indigenous technologies. He also called for active participation of young entrepreneurs in key sectors.”
The meeting was attended by the cabinet secretary, secretaries of key ministries and unions, and senior officials from PMO.
At the meeting, the Prime Minister called for stronger team building and urged officials to work with a common sense of purpose and break down horizontal and vertical silos so that departments work in close coordination and deliver integrated results.
Emphasizing the importance of citizen-centric governance, Modi said the people of India must remain at the center of governance, adding that every decision and policy should be guided by the interests and aspirations of the common citizen.
Modi said that while India is investing significantly in infrastructure, the development of indigenous technologies must be given equal priority. He emphasized the importance of technological self-sufficiency and building domestic capacities in critical sectors.
He also said that energy security is closely linked to national security, economic stability and the well-being of citizens. He said India must achieve self-sufficiency in energy through innovation, diversification and accelerated capacity building.
Reforms are a permanent necessity for effective governance, the Prime Minister said, stressing the need to reform processes, improve work culture and strengthen institutional effectiveness.
He emphasized the need to strengthen cyber security as the use of technology expands across sectors and encouraged greater involvement of young innovators and entrepreneurs in the ecosystem, saying it should evolve into a nationwide movement.
The the prime minister also emphasized the importance of proactive communication about strategic sectors where the country is undertaking significant initiatives against misinformation and unfounded fears surrounding such efforts.
On education, he said new academic courses should be planned in collaboration with industry to equip the workforce with the skills required by emerging and future industries.
According to the statement, the officials shared their experiences and perspectives on key initiatives, emerging opportunities and implementation challenges in their respective domains.
