{"id":47114,"date":"2025-05-25T23:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T18:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=47114"},"modified":"2025-05-26T23:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:19:56","slug":"pm-modi-urges-states-to-act-as-team-india-at-niti-aayog-meet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-modi-urges-states-to-act-as-team-india-at-niti-aayog-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Urges States to Act as &#8216;Team India&#8217; at NITI Aayog Meet"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>NITI Aayog Latest News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The 10th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was recently held in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About NITI Aayog<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>NITI Aayog<\/strong>\u00a0(National Institution for Transforming India) is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, established in\u00a0<strong>2015<\/strong>\u00a0to replace the\u00a0<strong>Planning Commission<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Its primary mandate is to promote\u00a0<strong>cooperative federalism<\/strong>, facilitate evidence-based policymaking, and guide India\u2019s long-term developmental strategy toward achieving\u00a0<i>Viksit Bharat @2047<\/i>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Functions of NITI Aayog<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Formulating strategic and long-term policy frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating between the Centre and states.<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging innovation, technology-driven governance, and sustainable development.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring implementation of key national programmes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Governing Council of NITI Aayog<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Governing Council<\/strong>\u00a0is the apex decision-making body of NITI Aayog. It is chaired by the\u00a0<strong>Prime Minister of India<\/strong>\u00a0and comprises:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chief Ministers<\/strong>\u00a0of all states and Union Territories with legislatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lieutenant Governors<\/strong>\u00a0of other UTs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Ministers<\/strong>\u00a0for key portfolios.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vice-Chairperson<\/strong>\u00a0and senior officials of NITI Aayog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This council meets annually to discuss key policy issues, align Centre-state priorities, and foster a collaborative approach to India&#8217;s growth and development.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It plays a crucial role in strengthening\u00a0<strong>\u201cTeam India\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0spirit across different levels of government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Highlights of PM Narendra Modi\u2019s Address<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus on Viksit Bharat @2047<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>PM Modi began by emphasizing the shared goal of making India a\u00a0<i>\u201cViksit Bharat\u201d<\/i>\u00a0(developed nation) by 2047.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>He encouraged each state to align its developmental agenda accordingly, ensuring that\u00a0<i>every state, city, municipal body, and village transforms into a &#8216;Viksit&#8217; unit.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team India Approach<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Prime Minister underscored the importance of Centre-state collaboration. \u201cIf the Centre and states work together like\u00a0<i>Team India<\/i>, no goal is impossible,\u201d he stated.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>He advocated for coordinated planning across sectors such as infrastructure, services, governance, and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modernising Civil Preparedness<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Reflecting on\u00a0<strong>Operation Sindoor<\/strong>\u00a0and national security concerns, PM Modi emphasized that such efforts should not be one-time responses.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>He urged states to institutionalize civil defence mechanisms and enhance disaster resilience capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Strategic Recommendations by the PM<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leverage Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>PM Modi advised states to\u00a0<i>strategically use India\u2019s new FTAs<\/i>\u00a0to boost local manufacturing and exports. He called for an\u00a0<i>investor-friendly regulatory environment<\/i>\u00a0and proposed removing outdated laws to attract global investments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourism Development<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>PM Modi proposed the\u00a0<strong>\u201cOne State, One Global Destination\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0initiative. Each state should develop at least one world-class tourist hub with comprehensive infrastructure. This would catalyse both direct tourism revenue and the development of nearby cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urban and Workforce Reforms<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In response to rapid urbanisation, the Prime Minister stressed the need for\u00a0<strong>future-ready cities<\/strong>\u00a0built on principles of\u00a0<i>sustainability, innovation, and resilience<\/i>. He also called for\u00a0<strong>reforms to integrate more women into the workforce<\/strong>, urging states to craft gender-sensitive laws and policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key State-Level Inputs and Demands<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tamil Nadu\u2019s Tax Revenue Demand<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Chief Minister M.K. Stalin demanded that states receive a\u00a0<strong>50% share in central taxes<\/strong>, up from the current 33.16%. He also urged for:\n<ul>\n<li>A dedicated urban transformation mission like AMRUT 2.0.<\/li>\n<li>A Clean-Ganga-style river rejuvenation mission for Tamil Nadu rivers such as Cauvery and Vaigai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Andhra Pradesh\u2019s Sub-Group Proposal<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>CM N. Chandrababu Naidu proposed forming\u00a0<strong>three sub-groups<\/strong>\u00a0of states to work with the Centre:\n<ul>\n<li>GDP Growth and Investments<\/li>\n<li>Population Management<\/li>\n<li>Technology-Driven Governance (using AI, drones, digital platforms)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chhattisgarh\u2019s 3T Model<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>CM Vishnu Deo Sai proposed a\u00a0<strong>3T (Technology, Transparency, Transformation)<\/strong>\u00a0development model under the\u00a0<i>\u201cChhattisgarh Anjor Vision Document\u201d<\/i>. It targets:\n<ul>\n<li>Tenfold increase in per capita income.<\/li>\n<li>Doubling GSDP in five years.<\/li>\n<li>Naxal-free Chhattisgarh by March 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Punjab\u2019s Concerns on Water and Borders<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>CM Bhagwant Mann raised Punjab\u2019s claim over\u00a0<strong>Yamuna river waters<\/strong>\u00a0and demanded:\n<ul>\n<li>Inclusion of border villages in the Vibrant Villages Programme.<\/li>\n<li>More funds for anti-drug initiatives and border security.<\/li>\n<li>Reversal of perceived \u201cstep-motherly treatment\u201d by the Centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>NITI Aayog Meeting FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1.\u00a0<\/strong>What is the Governing Council of NITI Aayog?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0It is NITI Aayog\u2019s top decision-making body comprising the PM, CMs, LGs, and Union Ministers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.\u00a0<\/strong>What was the theme of the 10th Governing Council meeting?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0The theme was \u201cViksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.\u00a0<\/strong>What reforms did PM Modi urge states to implement?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0Modi called for leveraging FTAs, removing obsolete laws, boosting tourism, and increasing women\u2019s workforce participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.\u00a0<\/strong>What was Tamil Nadu\u2019s key demand at the meeting?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a0Tamil Nadu demanded a 50% share in central taxes and a Clean-Ganga-style mission for its rivers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.\u00a0<\/strong>How many state leaders attended the 2025 NITI Aayog meeting?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>\u00a031 out of 36 CMs and LGs attended the meeting, marking record participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/niti-aayog-governing-council-meeting-pm-modi-may-24-2025\/article69613467.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TH<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/pm-modi-niti-centre-states-work-team-developed-country-2047-10026333\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IE<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/bring-reforms-to-increase-number-of-working-women-pm-at-niti-aayog-meet\/articleshow\/121386572.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TOI<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At NITI Aayog&#8217;s 10th Governing Council meet, PM Modi urged federal cooperation, women\u2019s inclusion, world-class tourism, and removal of outdated laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":47117,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[60,390,22,59],"class_list":{"0":"post-47114","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-upsc-mains-current-affairs","8":"tag-mains-articles","9":"tag-niti-aayog","10":"tag-upsc-current-affairs","11":"tag-upsc-mains-current-affairs","12":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47114"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47114\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}