New Delhi: The fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries began in the national capital on Friday, bringing together the top administrative leadership from across the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing the conference on December 27 and 28.
Chief Secretaries from all 28 States and all eight Union Territories are participating in the three-day meet, along with senior central government officials and domain experts, ensuring full national representation at the highest bureaucratic level.
The conference is being held around the theme “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat,” with discussions focusing on strengthening early childhood care, schooling, skilling, higher education and sports to translate India’s demographic advantage into sustainable development outcomes.
Other key items on the agenda include state-level deregulation, technology-enabled governance, AgriStack and agricultural value chains, tourism development under the ‘One State, One World-Class Tourist Destination’ initiative, Atmanirbhar Bharat and Swadeshi promotion, and development pathways for regions.
Officials said States and Union Territories are sharing progress reports, challenges and best practices, with an emphasis on collaborative policymaking and coordinated implementation. The conference will conclude on Sunday, with its outcomes expected to guide Centre–State engagement on priority reforms and growth initiatives in the coming months.
BI Bureau
