PM Modi Emphasizes States' Crucial Role in India's Development at NITI Aayog Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 8th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, urging states to play an active role in national development. The meeting, held in New Delhi, focused on the theme "Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India."PM Modi stressed the importance of competitive and cooperative federalism for India's growth. He underlined the shared responsibility of the Centre and states in achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047, emphasizing policies related to health, skill development, and infrastructure. Nineteen Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories, and Union Ministers attended the crucial deliberation.Exam Insights & GK Analysis: This event is significant for competitive exams under Current Affairs and Indian Polity sections. NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) replaced the Planning Commission on January 1, 2015. It functions as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs. The Prime Minister serves as its Chairperson. The Governing Council comprises the Chief Ministers of all states, Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories, and other special invitees. Its headquarters are in New Delhi.