New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the country’s top bureaucrats to keep people at the centre of governance, stressing that every policy and decision should be guided by the interests and aspirations of the common citizen.
Chairing the second high-level meeting with secretaries to the Government of India, Modi also called for breaking both horizontal and vertical silos within the government so that departments function in close coordination and deliver integrated outcomes.
The prime minister reviewed the future action agenda of ministries and departments dealing with finance and economy, commerce and industry, and technology sectors as part of efforts to accelerate progress towards the goal of Viksit Bharat, an official statement said.
“In today’s meeting with secretaries to the Government of India, we discussed key aspects relating to sectors like finance and economy, commerce and industry as well as technology. Highlighted ways to enhance citizen-centric governance, boost infrastructure and develop indigenous technologies. Also called for the active participation of young entrepreneurs in key sectors,” Modi said on X.
Calling for a strong focus on team building across ministries and departments, Modi urged officers to work with a shared sense of purpose.
Modi highlighted the importance of citizen-centric governance and asserted that the people of India must remain at the centre of governance.
“He reminded that every decision and policy should be guided by the interests and aspirations of the common citizen,” the statement said.
Modi stressed that while India was making significant investments in infrastructure, equal priority must be given to developing indigenous technologies. He underscored the importance of technological self-reliance and building domestic capabilities in critical sectors.
The prime minister underlined that energy security is closely linked with national security, economic stability and citizens’ welfare. He said India must achieve self-reliance in the energy sector through innovation, diversification and accelerated capacity creation.
Emphasising that reforms are not merely a fashionable term but a continuous necessity for effective governance, Modi stressed the need to reform processes, improve work culture and strengthen institutional efficiency.
The prime minister said the growing use of technology must be accompanied by a strong focus on cybersecurity to safeguard digital systems and infrastructure.
He said there was a need for constant vigilance against emerging cyber threats and called for encouraging greater participation of young innovators and entrepreneurs in the cybersecurity ecosystem, emphasising that it should evolve into a nationwide movement.
Modi highlighted the importance of proactive communication on strategic sectors where the country is undertaking major initiatives to counter misinformation and unfounded fears surrounding such efforts.
He said new academic courses should be planned in partnership with industry to equip the workforce with skills required by emerging and future industries.
He also observed that a government must always remain youthful, dynamic and forward-looking, continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities with agility and innovation.
The meeting featured detailed discussions by secretaries on the progress, priorities and implementation issues across their respective domains. It was attended by the cabinet secretary, secretaries of key ministries and departments, and senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office. PTI ACB RHL
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