NITI Aayog to hold 8th Governing Council Meeting
Recently the Prime Minister of India chaired the 8th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog. It was represented by Chief Ministers/Lieutenant Governors of 19 States and 6 Union Territories.
Highlights of the meeting:
Theme: Developed India @ 2047: Role of Team India.
Prime Minister’s address:
- To realize the objective of “Developed India” in the year 2047, the Center and the States will have to work as “Team India”.
- NITI Aayog can play an important role in developing its strategy for the next 25 years and aligning it with the national development agenda and helping the states.
- States and Union Territories were urged to work with the Commission so that the country moves towards achieving its vision of “Amrit Kaal”.
- Stressed on cooperation between the States and the Center to promote “Shri Anna” in the International Year of Millets.
- To make India a global hub for ‘Shri Anna’ (nutritional grain/millet), the ‘Indian Institute of Millet Research’ will be supported as a center of excellence.
- They also discussed the need to work towards water conservation through the “Amrit Sarovar” programme.
NITI Aayog Governing Council:
- It is a credible nodal body for developing a shared vision of national priorities and strategies with the active participation of States and Union Territories.
- It is a forum to discuss inter-regional, inter-departmental and federal issues.
Source – PIB
