Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with all central government Secretaries at his residence in New Delhi and stressed the need for focusing on steps to improve the ease of living.
“The mandate (of 2019 elections) reflects the will and aspirations of the people to change the status quo, and seek a better life for themselves,” an official statement quoted Prime Minister Modi as saying.
After the interaction, he wrote on Twitter, “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.”
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
PM Modi said that India’s progress in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ should reflect in greater facilitation for small businesses and entrepreneurs. He said that each ministry of the government should focus on ‘Ease of Living’.
He further said the Indian voter has outlined a vision for the next five years, and this is now an opportunity before us. “The huge expectations of the people should not be viewed as a challenge, but an opportunity,” he said.
He also said the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections have been marked by the pro-incumbency wave, for which the credit must go to the entire team of officials, which worked hard, conceived schemes, and delivered excellent results on the ground, over the last five years.
Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah, Defence Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for North East Jitendra Singh were also present on the occasion.
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Talking about India’s demographic dividend, Modi said: “It is essential that the demographics be utilised efficiently. Every department of the Central government and every district of each State have a role to play in making India a five trillion dollar economy.”
He touched upon the importance of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, and the need to make tangible progress towards this end. He said that water, fisheries, and animal husbandry, will also be important areas for the government.
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, healthcare, industrial policy, economic growth, skill development, and so on, said the statement.
(With ANI inputs)