Prime Minister Modi Chairs 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting | 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog |
| Date | July 28 |
| Venue | Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi |
| Attendees | Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers/Lt. Governors of 20 States and 6 UTs |
| Key Themes | Viksit Bharat @2047, Cooperative Federalism, Economic Growth, Social and Economic Progress |
| Economic Achievements | India became 5th largest economy in 2024 (up from 10th in 2014), aiming for 3rd largest |
| Progress Highlighted | Strengthened infrastructure, growth in sectors like defence, space, start-ups, and sports |
| Initiatives | Aspirational Districts Programme, Natural Farming, Demographic Management Plans |
| Key Focus Areas | Skilling youth, Zero Poverty target, River Grids, Agriculture diversification, Capacity Building |
| Suggestions Discussed | Agriculture, education, skill development, entrepreneurship, governance, women empowerment |
| Direction to NITI Aayog | Study suggestions from States and UTs, promote cooperative federalism |