PM Modi's National Conference of Chief Secretaries: Services Sector and Employment Engagement
Insights from PM Modi's National Conference of Chief Secretaries
New Delhi: The fourth national conference of chief secretaries, scheduled for November, will prioritize employment, entrepreneurship, skilling, creating an enabling ecosystem for services in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, two persons directly involved in the process said.
The apex meeting of the country’s top federal bureaucracy assumes significance against the backdrop of slowing growth and increasing employment concerns. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be the first such conference of his third term. It will help chalk out a playbook for leveraging the potential of India’s young population and driving economic growth in underserved areas.
The date and location of the high-stakes meeting have not yet been decided.
Key Agenda of the Meeting
- The high-level meeting will deliberate upon expanding the services sector.
- Addressing infrastructure deficiencies such as unreliable power supply.
- Inefficient transportation and poor internet connectivity in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
- Finding solutions for limited access to affordable funding and market opportunities.
This conference series serves as a platform for open dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas, ensuring effective cooperation between the Centre and states to tackle national issues and implement beneficial policies.
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