On July 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, focusing on initiatives to propel India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
What’s on the Agenda?
The meeting will center around discussing the Approach Paper for the Vision Document on “Viksit Bharat @2047” and the crucial role of states in achieving this milestone. Topics to be covered include:
Drinking Water: Access, quantity, and quality
Electricity: Quality, efficiency, and reliability
Health: Accessibility, affordability, and quality of care
Schooling: Access and Quality
Land and Property: Accessibility, digitization, registration, and mutation.
The deliberations will also touch upon key topics such as cybersecurity, the aspirational districts and blocks program, state roles, and the utilization of AI in governance.
Who’s Attending?
Among the attendees are several chief ministers, including notable figures like Maharashtra’s Eknath Shinde, Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi Adityanath, and Arunachal Pradesh’s Pema Khandu, along with other distinguished personalities.
Who’s Skipping the Meet?
However, several chief ministers of Congress-ruled states, such as Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah and Telangana’s Revanth Reddy, are boycotting the event over perceived biases in the Union Budget.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to attend the meeting despite the boycott, criticizing the Modi government’s NITI Aayog and advocating for the reinstatement of the Planning Commission.
Prior to her departure for the meeting, Banerjee emphasized her intent to voice objections to what she perceives as discriminatory actions against opposition-ruled states and the attempts to divide regions.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra has also raised concerns about state neglect in the Budget, reflecting the sentiments of many opposition parties.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji has echoed a similar sentiment, stressing the importance of making decisions that benefit their state.
As India aims to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047, efforts are underway to develop a comprehensive vision document that encompasses various sectors for holistic development.
(With inputs from agencies)
