All State CMs Attend Modi Meet of New NITI Aayog Team at Rashtrapati Bhavan Complex

Ø Vision of Viksit Bharat should become the collective resolve of every State, district, block and village: PM

Ø PM calls India's 70 crore youth its asset, urges States to transform this Demographic dividend into Development dividend

Ø PM encourages States to create opportunities for youth and MSMEs and actively attract investments from countries with which India has signed FTAs

Ø States to strengthen ODOP and leverage opportunities in defence manufacturing: PM

Ø PM emphasizes that AI should be viewed as an opportunity and people should be equipped with future ready skills

Ø PM highlights the need for coordinated efforts to address emerging social challenges such as drug abuse and cyber fraud

Ø PM draws attention to concerns arising from El Niño and urges States to conserve water and promote natural farming

Ø CMs/LGs/Administrators congratulate PM Modi on completing 12 years in office

Ø States express solidarity with the Centre to withstand the global geo-political crisis and to strengthen India’s resilience

Ø All States and 5 UTs attend meeting; first time when CMs of all 28 States participate

Ø Theme of meeting : Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047

Key Highlights

· Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi.

· Attended by Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors, and Administrators from 28 States and 5 Union Territories.

· First-ever Governing Council meeting with participation from all 28 State Chief Ministers.

Vision of Viksit Bharat

· PM emphasized that the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 should become the collective goal of every State, district, block, and village.

· Called for stronger cooperative federalism between the Centre and States.

Youth as India's Greatest Asset

· India has nearly 70 crore people below 25 years of age.

· PM urged States to convert this demographic dividend into a development dividend through:

o Education

o Skill development

o Capacity building

o Future-ready workforce creation

Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

· States were encouraged to:

o Create opportunities for youth and MSMEs.

o Utilize benefits from India's recent FTAs.

o Attract investments from partner countries.

Women-Led Development

· Target to increase Lakhpati Didis from 3 crore to 6 crore.

· Emphasis on creating a safe and secure environment for women.

One District One Product (ODOP)

· States urged to strengthen ODOP initiatives.

· Focus on export-oriented strategies based on local products.

· Promotion of district-level economic specialization.

Defence Manufacturing Opportunities

· PM highlighted defence manufacturing as a fast-growing sector.

· States encouraged to formulate policies to attract investments and industries in defence production.

Addressing Social Challenges

· Need for coordinated action against:

o Drug abuse

o Cyber fraud

· Focus on awareness, prevention, and effective governance.

Water Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture

· PM warned about possible impacts of El Niño.

· Called for:

o Water conservation measures.

o Promotion of natural and organic farming.

· Noted that farmers purchased 11 lakh tonnes of organic manure during the current Kharif season.

Aspirational District Approach

· Suggested identifying 100 agriculture-focused districts on the lines of Aspirational Districts Programme.

· Emphasized district-level monitoring and performance evaluation.

AI and Future Economy

· PM stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a challenge.

· States should equip citizens with future-ready skills.

· Encouraged investments in:

o AI

o Data centres

o Emerging technologies

Good Governance and Investment

· States asked to focus on:

o Transparency and accountability.

o Ease of doing business.

o Infrastructure development.

o Branding and investment promotion.

Support from States

· Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors, and Administrators congratulated PM Modi on completing 12 years in office.

· States expressed solidarity with the Centre in dealing with global geopolitical challenges and strengthening India's resilience.

Conclusion

The 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog focused on accelerating India's journey toward Viksit Bharat@2047 through cooperative federalism, youth empowerment, women-led development, innovation, AI adoption, sustainable agriculture, infrastructure growth, and stronger state-centre collaboration.

[ABS News Service/12.06.2026]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on 11 June, 2026. This year’s theme was Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047. It was attended by Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors and Administrators representing 28 States and 5 UTs. This was the first time when Chief Ministers of all 28 States participated in the Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog.

Prime Minister noted that at a time when many major economies are facing uncertainty and economic challenges, India’s growth story continues to inspire the world. He emphasized the need to further strengthen the nation’s resolve towards self-reliance and highlighted the importance of adopting and implementing global best practices, particularly in the renewable energy sector.

Underscoring the importance of cooperative federalism, Prime Minister stated that the Centre and the States must work together to achieve the goal of a Viksit Bharat. He stressed that the vision of Viksit Bharat should become the collective resolve of every State, district, block and village.

Highlighting the strength of India’s demographic profile, Prime Minister observed that the country’s youth constitute its greatest asset, with nearly 70 crore Indians below the age of 25 years. Calling this a demographic dividend, he urged States to focus on transforming it into a development dividend through education, skilling and capacity-building initiatives that prepare young people for future opportunities and challenges.

Referring to India’s recently concluded trade agreements with several countries, Prime Minister encouraged States to create opportunities for youth and MSMEs and to equip stakeholders to effectively leverage the benefits arising from these agreements. He also urged States to actively attract investments from partner countries.

Emphasizing women-led development, Prime Minister called upon States to work towards increasing the number of Lakhpati Didis from 3 crore to 6 crore and stressed the importance of ensuring a safe and secure environment for Nari Shakti.

Prime Minister urged States to focus on One District One Product (ODOP) initiatives and develop export-oriented strategies around it. He also identified defence manufacturing as an emerging sector where India is establishing a distinct identity and encouraged States to formulate policies to leverage the opportunities arising from its growth.

Prime Minister highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to address emerging social challenges such as drug abuse and cyber fraud through preventive measures, awareness campaigns and effective governance.

Prime Minister also drew attention to concerns arising from El Niño conditions and appealed to States to promote water conservation and encourage natural and organic farming practices. He noted that the purchase of 11 lakh tonnes of organic manure by farmers during the current Kharif season reflected growing confidence in sustainable agriculture.

Prime Minister emphasized the need to evaluate progress at the district level, particularly through aspirational district parameters. Prime Minister suggested that on similar lines, 100 districts should be identified in the field of agriculture to bring positive results. He urged the States to take lead in this pursuit so that a phenomenal change can be achieved through the aspirational approach.

Prime Minister emphasised the need for a monitoring framework and targeted 100-day and five-year goals towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Highlighting the importance of good governance, transparency, and infrastructure for attracting investment, he urged States to focus on branding, ease of doing business, and emerging opportunities in sectors such as data centres and artificial intelligence. He emphasized that AI should be viewed as an opportunity and called for greater efforts to equip people with the skills required for the future economy.

The Chief Ministers/Lt. Governors/Administrators congratulated Prime Minister Modi on completing 12 years in his office. They also expressed solidarity with the Centre to withstand the global geo-political crisis and to strengthen India’s resilience with respect to energy requirements, and sustain its growth trajectory.

Prime Minister noted that the discussions were constructive and reflected the aspirations, hopes, experiences, best practices, and challenges of the States. Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to all the CMs, LGs and Administrators for participating in the meeting and expressed confidence that Together, through cooperation, innovation, and a shared commitment to development, India can accelerate its journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047.