PM's meeting with US economists

Published By : Admin | December 11, 2014 | 23:40 IST
Quote"PM: Federal structure can be a "development mechanism", not merely a "Constitutional arrangement""
Quote"संघीय ढांचा सिर्फ संवैधानिक प्रबंध ही नहीं बल्कि विकास तंत्र भी है-प्रधानमंत्री"

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said India`s federal structure should be viewed as a "development mechanism" rather than just a "constitutional arrangement." Interacting with a group of 16 eminent economists from the United States, the Prime Minister said his focus was to build "Team India" – through a partnership with all state Chief Ministers, and by encouraging and facilitating states to take initiatives for economic growth.

Stating that a person who is unhealthy cannot derive benefit from exercise, the Prime Minister said that the first six months of his Government were focused on making India healthy once again. The "exercise" would begin now, he added.

The Prime Minister said there would be a youth-centric focus to all policies of his Government, as 65 percent of India`s population is below the age of 35. Therefore, skill development and job creation would continue to be accorded the topmost priority.

The Prime Minister stressed on the need to inject technology into government processes and decision making, saying this would provide the best possible solution to the problem of corruption. He said the Government`s focus on infrastructure and "Digital India" would boost employment opportunities even in the rural areas.

The Prime Minister said the success of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana would not only bring economic benefits, but had also boosted the confidence within Government, as a key objective of the scheme (opening bank accounts for the poor) has been achieved.

Speaking on the occasion, Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley gave an overview of the various decisions taken by the Government over the last six months in the economic sphere. He said there was a mood of optimism and expectation from the new Government, and the process of pragmatic and realistic decision-making was giving results.

The session was moderated by Dr. Shekhar Shah, Director-General of the NCAER. The economists will participate in the Neemrana Conference, organized by NCAER, beginning tomorrow.

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Prime Minister pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti
February 19, 2025

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti.

Shri Modi wrote on X;

“I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti.

His valour and visionary leadership laid the foundation for Swarajya, inspiring generations to uphold the values of courage and justice. He inspires us in building a strong, self-reliant and prosperous India.”

“छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांच्या जयंतीनिमित्त मी त्यांना अभिवादन करतो.

त्यांच्या पराक्रमाने आणि दूरदर्शी नेतृत्वाने स्वराज्याची पायाभरणी केली, ज्यामुळे अनेक पिढ्यांना धैर्य आणि न्यायाची मूल्ये जपण्याची प्रेरणा मिळाली. ते आपल्याला एक बलशाली, आत्मनिर्भर आणि समृद्ध भारत घडवण्यासाठी प्रेरणा देत आहेत.”