On May 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors of 24 States and 7 Union Territories. With the theme “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047”, the meeting focused on aligning state-level goals with the national vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, emphasizing cooperative federalism, skill development, urban planning, women empowerment, and economic growth.
Why in News?
- The 10th Governing Council Meeting marks 10 years of NITI Aayog since its formation in 2015. Focuses on the vision of a developed India by 2047 (Viksit Bharat @2047).
Launches new strategic frameworks like
- Rs 60,000 crore skilling scheme
- Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund
- Promotion of state-level investment charters, river interlinking, and global-standard tourism.
Reflects India’s achievements like
- Among Top 5 global economies
- 25 crore people lifted out of poverty
- Success of Operation Sindoor and Aspirational District Programme
Key Highlights
- Theme: Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047
- Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Attendees: 24 States and 7 Union Territories
- Observance: Silence for victims of Pahalgam terrorist attack
PM Modi’s Key Points
- Viksit Bharat Goal: Every state, district, village must aim for development by 2047.
- Economic Growth: India is among the Top 5 economies; must accelerate transformation.
- Manufacturing Push: Launch of Manufacturing Mission.
- Investment Boost: NITI Aayog to prepare Investment-friendly Charter; states urged to leverage trade deals with UAE, UK, Australia.
Skilling and Youth Empowerment
- Approval of Rs 60,000 crore Skilling Scheme.
- Focus on AI, 3D Printing, Semiconductors.
- Establishment of rural training hubs.
Urban Development
- Creation of Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund.
- Planned urban growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Sustainable development as a city priority.
Tourism
- States asked to develop 1 global-standard tourist destination each.
- Utilize G20 image boost to attract global visitors.
Water Management
- River Grids to manage floods and droughts.
- Bihar’s Kosi-Mochi interlinking cited as a model.
Women Empowerment (Nari Shakti)
- Legal and systemic reforms to facilitate women’s participation in the workforce.
- Private and public sector changes for ease of working for women.
Civil Preparedness and Defence
- Operation Sindoor praised for precision anti-terror actions.
- Institutionalize Civil Defence and adopt long-term preparedness.
Agriculture
- Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
- 2,500 scientists to spread awareness on chemical-free farming and crop diversification.
Health
- Focus on telemedicine via E-Sanjeevani.
- Ensure readiness of oxygen plants for Covid-like challenges.