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Governing Council | NATION

PM Modi’s directives on key issues
n States should be encouraged to create opportunities
for the youth and MSMEs and to actively attract
Inspired by the spirit of investment from countries with which India has signed
cooperative federalism, we free trade agreements.
are all working together n States should strengthen the ‘One District, One
Product’ initiative and capitalise on opportunities in
to accelerate India’s defence manufacturing.
development journey. n AI should be viewed as an opportunity, and the
The collective efforts of workforce should be equipped with future-ready skills.
the centre and the states n Coordinated efforts are required to tackle emerging

will play a pivotal role in social challenges such as drug abuse and cyber fraud.
realising our shared vision n Highlighting concerns regarding El Niño, states were
urged to promote water conservation and natural
of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. farming.

n States expressed solidarity with the Centre to withstand
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister the global geo-political crises and to strengthen India’s
resilience.

vision of Viksit Bharat should become the collective year’s theme was Inclusive Human Development
resolve of every State, district, block and village. for Viksit Bharat@2047. It was attended by Chief
Prime Minister observed that the country’s Ministers, Lt. Governors and Administrators rep-
youth constitute its greatest asset, with nearly 70 resenting 28 States and 5 UTs. The Chief Minis-
crore Indians below the age of 25 years. Calling ters/Lt. Governors/Administrators congratulated
this a demographic dividend, he urged States Prime Minister Modi on completing 12 years in
to focus on transforming it into a development his office. PM Modi stated that the discussions
dividend through education, skilling and capaci- were constructive and reflected the aspirations,
ty-building initiatives that prepare young people hopes, experiences, best practices, and challeng-
for future opportunities and challenges. This es of the States.

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