8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI
Aayog
Important Highlights:
·
Prime
Minister chaired the 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog earlier today.
·
It
was attended by Chief Ministers/Lt. Governors representing 19 States and 6 UTs.
· Prime
Minister stressed that the Centre, States and UTs should work as Team India and
fulfil the dreams and aspirations of people for a Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He said that NITI Aayog can play a critical
role in helping States to develop their strategies for the next 25 years and
align the same with the National Development Agenda. He urged the States and
UTs to work with NITI Aayog so that the country can take a quantum leap towards
achieving its vision for the AmritKaal.
· Prime
Minister mentioned that NITI Aayog is taking multiple initiatives for strengthening cooperative and competitive federalism
like the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme
(ABP). Both these programmes showcase the power of working together as
Centre, States and Districts, and the impact of data-driven governance in
improving the lives of common citizens at the grassroots level.
·
He
also deliberated on the need for working towards water conservation through the
Amrit Sarovar programme.
|
Mission Amrit Sarovar · With a view to conserve water for the future, the Prime
Minister has launched a new initiative named Mission Amrit Sarovar on 24th
April 2022. · The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75
water bodies in each district of the country as a part of celebration of
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. |
· Prime Minister spoke about the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline at the State levels. He urged the States to proactively use the Gati Shakti Portal not only for infrastructure and logistics but also for local area development and creation of social infrastructure.
· Prime
Minister also spoke about the importance of skilling people with a view to meet
global requirements, supporting MSMEs, developing the tourism potential of the
country, reducing compliances at the State level including decriminalisation of
minor offences, creation of Ekta Malls.
Talking about Nari Shakti, he highlighted the significance of women-led development.
He also spoke about ending the menace of TB by 2025
|
Ekta Mall · The very name Ekta Mall, symbolises unity in diversity,
a hallmark of Indian culture. Here at Ekta Mall, handlooms, handicrafts and
traditional textile showrooms as been opened from various states of India
have come together to promote Indian Handicratfs, at a location that stands
for unity and national integration. The Mall is spread over 35,000 square
feet area. · It is a one-stop-shop for a relaxing shopping experience rooted in the vitality and diversity of India’s traditional textiles and artisanal handicrafts. Built in a 2-storey building, 20 emporias have been commissioned and each emporium represents a specific state of India. It is the right platform for retailing handicrafts and handlooms, integral to rural employment and social development of artisanal clusters in our country.
|
