PM Chairs Governing Council Meet of NITI Aayog

GS2 – Polity

Context:

The Prime Minister chaired the 10th meeting of the NITI Aayog’s Governing Council.

Theme:

Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047

Key Takeaways:

• Investment Charter: PM directed NITI Aayog to draft an Investment-Friendly Charter to encourage investments and economic development.
• Tourism: States were urged to each develop at least one world-class tourism hub to enhance the local economy and attract global tourists.
• Women Empowerment (Nari Shakti): PM emphasized the need for reforming laws to facilitate women’s participation in the workforce. Public and private sectors must adapt to improve women’s working conditions.
• River Interlinking: PM advocated for intra-state river linking to mitigate both drought and flood situations. He lauded Bihar’s Kosi-Mochi grid as a good example.