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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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chairs Second High-Level Meeting with Secretaries of Government of India
July 28, 2026
Sectors discussed: Finance and Economy, Commerce and Industry, and Technology
PM emphasises the need to break both horizontal and vertical silos within the Government
PM emphasises the importance of technological self-reliance and building domestic capabilities in critical sectors
PM encourages greater participation of young innovators and entrepreneurs in cybersecurity ecosystem
PM Stresses Proactive Outreach on Strategic Sectors to Counter Misinformation
PM says Govt must always remain youthful, dynamic and forward-looking, continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities with agility and innovation
Secretaries share experiences and perspectives on key initiatives, emerging opportunities and implementation challenges

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the second high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. He reviewed the future action agenda of Ministries and Departments dealing with Finance and Economy, Commerce and Industry, and Technology sectors. The meeting focused on accelerating progress towards the goals of Viksit Bharat.

Prime Minister called for a strong focus on team building across Ministries and Departments, urging officers to work with a shared sense of purpose. He emphasised the need to break both horizontal and vertical silos within the Government so that departments function in close coordination and deliver integrated outcomes.

Highlighting the importance of citizen-centric governance, Prime Minister said 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.

Prime Minister stressed that while India is 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.

Prime Minister underlined that energy security is closely linked with national security, economic stability and citizens’ welfare. Prime Minister 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, Prime Minister stressed the need to reform processes, improve work culture and strengthen institutional efficiency.

Prime Minister said that growing use of technology must be accompanied by a strong focus on cybersecurity to safeguard digital systems and infrastructure. He stressed the need for constant vigilance against emerging cyber threats. He called for encouraging greater participation of young innovators and entrepreneurs in the cybersecurity ecosystem and emphasised that it should evolve into a nationwide movement.

Prime Minister also emphasised the importance of proactive communication on strategic sectors where the country is undertaking major initiatives, to counter misinformation and unfounded fears surrounding such efforts.

Prime Minister says that 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. The meeting was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, Secretaries of key Ministries and Departments, and senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office.