Tag: 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: 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. 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. Investment & Trade: India attracting global investors. States urged to capitalize on FTAs with UAE, UK, Australia. 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. Green Energy & Cyber Security: Highlighted as both challenges and opportunities. Focus on Hydrogen and Green Energy sectors. Tourism Development: Leverage G20 visibility. States to develop 1 world-class tourist destination Target: 25–30 global-standard destinations across India. Urban Development: Rapid urbanization Emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Proposed: ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. 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. Water Management: States should interlink rivers to manage floods and droughts. Appreciated Kosi-Mochi river grid by Bihar. Agriculture: Focus on “Lab to Land” Launch of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. Involvement of 2,500 scientists to promote chemical-free farming & crop diversification. Health Infrastructure: Urged preparedness for Covid-related challenges. Expand telemedicine (e.g. e-Sanjeevani) and ensure oxygen plant readiness. 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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