10TH GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING OF NITI AAYOG

NITI Aayog

  • Full Form: National Institution for Transforming India
  • Established: 2015, by a Union Cabinet resolution
  • Replaced: Planning Commission
  • Nature: Advisory body (Think-tank)
  • Not a Constitutional or Statutory body

Mandate of NITI Aayog

  • Monitor and implement SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
  • Promote Competitive and Cooperative Federalism among States & UTs

Composition

  • Chairperson: Prime Minister of India
  • Vice Chairperson: Appointed by the Prime Minister
  • Governing Council includes:
    • PM of India
    • Chief Ministers of all States & UTs with legislature
    • Governors of other UTs
    • Ex-Officio Members: Up to 4 Union Ministers nominated by PM
    • Full-Time Members
    • Special Invitees: Experts nominated by PM

Regional Councils

  • Formed for specific tenure
  • Address issues affecting multiple states/regions

10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog – Key Highlights

  • Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  • Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Attended by Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors from 24 States and 7 Union Territories.
  • Theme: “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047”

Key Points from PM’s Address:

  1. Vision of Viksit Bharat:
  • Development is a national aspiration, not a political agenda.
  • Goal: Develop every State, city, village for a Developed India before 2047.
  1. Economic Transformation:
  • India among top 5 global economies.
  • 25 crore people have risen above poverty.
  • Need to accelerate growth and leverage manufacturing strengths.
  • Announced: Manufacturing Mission.
  1. Investment & Trade:
  • India attracting global investors.
  • States urged to capitalize on FTAs with UAE, UK, Australia.
  1. Skilling & Education:
  • NEP focuses on Education + Skill
  • Emphasis on emerging areas: AI, Semiconductors, 3D Printing.
  • Approved: ₹60,000 crore Skilling Scheme.
  • States should establish modern training infrastructure & rural hubs.
  1. Green Energy & Cyber Security:
  • Highlighted as both challenges and opportunities.
  • Focus on Hydrogen and Green Energy sectors.
  1. Tourism Development:
  • Leverage G20 visibility.
  • States to develop 1 world-class tourist destination
  • Target: 25–30 global-standard destinations across India.
  1. Urban Development:
  • Rapid urbanization
  • Emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
  • Proposed: ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund.
  1. Women Empowerment:
  • Importance of Nari Shakti (women power).
  • Called for legal reforms to ease women’s entry into workforce.
  • Suggested public-private reforms to enhance women’s ease of working.
  1. Water Management:
  • States should interlink rivers to manage floods and droughts.
  • Appreciated Kosi-Mochi river grid by Bihar.
  1. Agriculture:
  • Focus on “Lab to Land”
  • Launch of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.
  • Involvement of 2,500 scientists to promote chemical-free farming & crop diversification.
  1. Health Infrastructure:
  • Urged preparedness for Covid-related challenges.
  • Expand telemedicine (e.g. e-Sanjeevani) and ensure oxygen plant readiness.
  1. Disaster Preparedness:
  • Operation Sindoor must be institutionalized as a long-term civil defence approach.
  • Highlighted mock drills and civil preparedness reforms.

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