Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the second high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, focusing on the future roadmap for the Finance and Economy, Commerce and Industry, and Technology sectors. The discussions were aimed at accelerating India’s progress towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The meeting brought together senior government officials to review ongoing initiatives, identify implementation priorities, and strengthen coordination across ministries.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi stressed the importance of breaking both horizontal and vertical silos within the government to improve coordination among ministries and departments.
He called for:
- Stronger teamwork across government departments.
- Integrated policy implementation.
- Faster and more efficient governance.
- Citizen-centric decision-making.
The Prime Minister reiterated that every government policy and reform should ultimately serve the interests and aspirations of the people.
Highlighting India’s growing investments in infrastructure, the Prime Minister emphasized that equal importance must be given to developing indigenous technologies.
He urged ministries to strengthen domestic capabilities in critical sectors by:
- Promoting technological innovation.
- Building indigenous manufacturing capacity.
- Supporting research and development.
- Reducing dependence on external technologies.
The emphasis aligns with India’s broader objective of becoming more self-reliant in strategic industries.
Prime Minister Modi underscored that energy security is closely connected to:
- National security.
- Economic stability.
- Citizen welfare.
He called for accelerating efforts toward energy self-reliance through:
- Innovation.
- Diversified energy sources.
- Expanded domestic capacity.
- Long-term strategic planning.
As digital technologies become increasingly important, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
He encouraged:
- Continuous vigilance against emerging cyber threats.
- Greater participation of startups and young innovators.
- Expansion of India’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
- Developing cybersecurity as a nationwide movement.
The discussions reflected the growing importance of securing India’s digital infrastructure.
Prime Minister Modi also emphasized closer collaboration between industry and educational institutions.
He suggested developing new academic courses aligned with emerging industries to equip students with future-ready skills in areas such as:
- Advanced technology.
- Manufacturing.
- Innovation.
- Digital industries.
The initiative aims to prepare India’s workforce for evolving economic opportunities.
Calling reforms a continuous process rather than a one-time exercise, the Prime Minister stressed the need to:
- Improve government processes.
- Enhance institutional efficiency.
- Modernize work culture.
- Strengthen governance mechanisms.
He noted that effective reforms are essential for sustaining long-term economic growth.
The Prime Minister also emphasized proactive communication regarding strategic national initiatives.
He called for timely public outreach to:
- Build public awareness.
- Counter misinformation.
- Address misconceptions surrounding major government initiatives.
- Improve transparency.
Prime Minister Modi observed that governments must remain:
- Youthful.
- Dynamic.
- Forward-looking.
- Adaptive to changing global and domestic challenges.
He encouraged ministries to embrace innovation and agility while implementing policies that support India’s long-term development.
