WEB DESK / NEW DELHI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with all Secretaries to the Union Government at his residence here. The Prime Minister said that all departments must seek to leverage the upcoming milestone of 75 years of independence, which can inspire people to make a contribution for the betterment of the country. He urged everyone to hit the ground running, to fulfil the aspirations of the people.
Initiating the interaction, Cabinet Secretary, P.K. Sinha, recalled how the Prime Minister has interacted directly with all officers up to Director and Deputy Secretary level, in the previous tenure of the government. He mentioned two important tasks which would be placed before Sectoral Groups of Secretaries. The tasks are five year plan document for each Ministry, with well-defined targets and milestones and a significant impactful decision in each Ministry, for which approvals will be taken within 100 days.
During the interaction, various Secretaries shared their vision and ideas on subjects such as administrative decision-making, agriculture, rural development and Panchayati Raj, IT initiatives, education reform, health care, industrial policy, economic growth and skill development. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Dr. Jitendra Singh, were present in the meeting.
Mr Modi said, every Central department and each district have a role in making India a five trillion dollar economy. India’s progress in ease of doing Business, should reflect in greater facilitation for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Prime Minister said that each Ministry of the government should focus on ease of living. He said, water, fisheries, and animal husbandry are also the important areas for the Government.
Mr Modi also urged secretaries to use technology to improve outcomes and efficiency in each department. During the interaction, various Secretaries shared their vision and ideas on various subjects including administrative decision-making, agriculture, IT initiatives, education reform, healthcare and industrial policy.
Had an extensive interaction with Secretaries to the Government of India. Discussed governance related issues including:
Boosting 'Ease of Living.'
Focus on water, agriculture & animal husbandry.
Making business easer.
More technology in government. https://t.co/NiWzRIMHWT pic.twitter.com/nFdaOUambU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2019