Prime Minister's Address at the Conference of Chief Secretaries

Theme: Human Capital for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister emphasized the significance of empowering India's people, particularly the youth, as crucial to achieving the vision of a developed nation.

Next-Generation Reforms

• Highlighted India's engagement in "next-generation reforms" and mentioned that the country is on the "Reform Express."
• The primary engine driving this reform is India's demographic strength.
• Empowerment of this demographic is central to building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Quality and Standards

• Importance of quality across sectors: governance, service delivery, and manufacturing.
• The goal is for the 'Made in India' label to be synonymous with global standards.
• Commitment to the principle of 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect'.

Technology and Governance

Steps to foster a new work culture through technology were discussed, focusing on improving citizens' lives.

Discussions at the Conference

• Topics included skill development, higher education, youth empowerment, and sports.

Role of States

• States need to play a proactive role in: 
  • Encouraging manufacturing.
  • Improving ease of doing business.
  • Strengthening the services sector.
• Aim for India to become a global services hub.

Agriculture and Food Export

• Emphasized India's potential to become the world's food basket.
• Advocated for a shift towards: 
  • High-value agriculture.
  • Horticulture, animal husbandry, dairying, and fisheries.
• These sectors could position India as a major food exporter.