Had insightful discussions on governance, reforms at Chief Secretaries’ meeting: PM Modi
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a national conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi to discuss governance reforms and human capital development strategies.
Background
The conference was held on December 28, 2025, in Delhi and attended by the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories. Key attendees included P.K. Mishra, Shaktikanta Das, T.V. Somanathan, and members of the NITI Aayog.
Facts for Prelims
- PostChief Secretary: The highest-ranking civil servant in a State or Union Territory.
- BodyNITI Aayog: Attended the conference to discuss national development priorities.
- FactThe conference focused on human capital development in early childhood education, schooling, skilling, and higher education.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of structured dialogue between the Centre and States in achieving uniform human capital development across India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cooperative Federalism: Balancing Central developmental priorities with State-specific implementation capacities
- Administrative Synergy: Leveraging the role of Chief Secretaries to bridge policy formulation and grassroots execution
Keywords: Cooperative Federalism · Human Capital Development · Administrative Reform · Policy Implementation · Governance
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