PM Modi meets CMs today after Operation Sindoor.
PM Modi’s Meeting with CMs: Fostering Cooperative Federalism for a Developed Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial NITI Aayog meeting on Saturday, May 24, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This marks the first major interaction between the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of all states following the successful Operation Sindoor. The Indian Armed Forces dismantled nine terrorist camps and training centres in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, in retaliation for the recent brutal terror attack in Pahalgam. According to NITI Aayog, the meeting highlights PM Modi’s commitment to strengthening cooperative federalism and working with all states as “Team India” to address national priorities and developmental challenges together.
Significance of the NITI Aayog Meeting
On Saturday, May 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will convene a pivotal meeting at Bharat Mandapam with the chief ministers of all states. This gathering marks the first major dialogue between the Prime Minister and state leaders following the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which dismantled nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Team India Approach
According to NITI Aayog, the upcoming discussion emphasizes PM Modi’s commitment to engage with all states collectively as ‘Team India’. The theme, ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’, highlights the need for cooperative federalism aimed at aligning regional aspirations with the national vision of a developed country by 2047.
Here are the key points from the conference:
- Focus on creating infrastructure and policies to boost manufacturing in smaller cities. Enabling Services in Tier 2 and 3 Cities
- Develop supportive ecosystems for service sector growth beyond metros. MSME and Informal Employment in Rural Non-Farm Sectors MSME and Informal Employment in Urban Areas Green Economy Opportunities – Renewable Energy
- Encourage investment and innovation in renewable energy sectors. Green Economy Opportunities – Circular Economy
- Promote sustainability through recycling, waste reduction, and resource efficiency. Budget 2025–26 Initiatives Discussion Economic Challenges Review
- Address prevailing macroeconomic issues and formulate policy responses.
Fostering Inclusive Growth
The meeting aims to encourage states to develop long-term, inclusive strategies that are compatible with national priorities yet tailored to local realities. Key focus areas include human development, economic growth, sustainability, and governance reform. Institutional mechanisms like monitoring units and evaluation cells will be established to ensure accountability in these initiatives.
Topics such as entrepreneurship enhancement and sustainable job creation will also be pivotal in the discussions. This collaborative approach aims not only to address current challenges but also to pave the way for a prosperous future, unlocking the potential of each state to contribute.