PM Chairs High-Level Meeting on Viksit Bharat Goals: Rural, Agri, Social Welfare Progress
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance
Why in news
Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries to review progress towards 'Viksit Bharat' goals in rural development, agriculture, social welfare, and related sectors. He emphasized citizen-centric reforms, whole-of-government approach, and turning the vision into a people's movement.
Background
Viksit Bharat is the government's vision to make India a developed nation by 2047. This meeting is part of a series of reviews to align departmental efforts with national development targets.
Key facts
PM chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg to review progress on Viksit Bharat goals.
PM stressed that all reforms must keep citizen welfare at the centre and should lead to meaningful change.
PM called for adopting a 'whole-of-government' approach and breaking silos between departments.
PM said the vision of Viksit Bharat should become a 'Jan Andolan' (people's movement) with youth as its foundation.
PM emphasized coordinated action to tackle substance abuse among youth and empower them.
PM pushed for an integrated approach to establish India as a global sports hub, including hosting major international events.
PM highlighted the transformative potential of PM-KUSUM scheme in agriculture.
PM stressed the need to assess global skill demand to align skilling with international opportunities.
Secretaries shared experiences and challenges in their respective sectors.
Meeting focused on effective implementation, better coordination, and accelerated progress towards Viksit Bharat.
Prelims pointers
- Viksit Bharat
- PM-KUSUM scheme
- 7 Lok Kalyan Marg
- PIB release ID: 2288014
Mains angles
- GS2 Governance: Citizen-centric reforms, whole-of-government approach, inter-departmental coordination.
- GS2 Social Justice: Combating substance abuse, youth empowerment, social welfare schemes.
- GS3 Agriculture: PM-KUSUM scheme, agricultural transformation.
- GS3 Economy: Skill development, global skill demand assessment.
- GS2 Sports: India as global sports hub, sports tourism, hosting international events.