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PM Modi interacted with spirited women karyakartas of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Bihar as part of the “Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot” outreach initiative. The interaction was marked by warmth, humour, and conviction as PM Modi hailed the vital role of women in strengthening democracy and steering India towards a Viksit Bharat.

Opening the interaction, PM Modi thanked the karyakartas for their tireless grassroots work and said that “Bihar’s women have always been the strongest force behind social change.” He emphasised that the “double-engine government” had prioritised women-led development through initiatives such as Ujjwala Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission, which have empowered women to become decision-makers within their homes and communities.

Recalling the dark days of “Jungle Raj”, PM Modi urged the karyakartas to remind voters, especially first-time voters of how lawlessness, corruption and fear had once defined Bihar. He said that today’s peaceful and development-oriented Bihar is a testament to the vision and commitment of the BJP-led government. “Those who once pushed Bihar into darkness are now talking about women’s safety and rights. Their record speaks for itself,” he said.

During the interaction, women karyakartas from across districts shared personal stories of change from better sanitation and clean drinking water to financial independence through self-help groups and Mudra loans. One worker from Gaya narrated how her family’s life transformed after receiving a PM Awas home, while another from Siwan spoke about the benefits of digital payments and Jan Dhan accounts. PM Modi lauded their spirit, saying, “It is women who have turned government schemes into people’s movements.”

The PM humorously remarked that the opposition alliance in Bihar was not a “gathbandhan” but a “gharbandhan” - a club of families protecting their dynasties. He urged the karyakartas to expose their hypocrisy and ensure that every voter knows how BJP’s governance model has put the aam naari at the centre of policy.

Reaffirming his message of “Pehle Matdaan, Phir Jalpaan,” PM Modi called upon the women of Bihar to lead by example and make every booth strong. “Every booth where women take charge becomes the strongest pillar of democracy,” he said.

Concluding the session, PM Modi expressed confidence that Bihar’s women will play a decisive role in the nation’s progress. “The women of Bihar are not just the beneficiaries of transformation—they are its architects,” he said, inspiring the Mahila Morcha to carry forward the message of empowerment, integrity, and service to every doorstep.

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

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, earlier today. 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.