8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog | 29 May 2023

Why in News?

Recently, the Prime Minister of India has chaired the 8^th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog.

• It was attended by Chief Ministers/Lt.Governors representing 19 States and 6 UTs.

What are the Highlights of the Meeting?

• Theme:
  • Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India.
• PM’s Address:
  • The Centre and the States would have to work as “Team India” to realise the objective of a “Viksit Bharat (Developed India)” in 2047.
  • NITI Aayog can play a critical role in helping the States to develop their strategies for the next 25 years and align the same with the national development agenda.
  • The States and Union Territories were urged to work with the Aayog so that the country could take a quantum leap towards achieving its vision for the “Amrit Kaal”.
  • There is a need for the States and the Centre to promote “Shree Anna” in the International Year of Millets.
  • He also deliberated on the need to work towards water conservation through the “Amrit Sarovar” programme.

What is NITI Aayog’s Governing Council?

• It is the premier body trusted with developing a shared vision of national priorities and strategies with the active involvement of States and Union Territories.
• It is a platform to discuss inter-sectoral, inter-departmental and federal issues.
• It comprises:
  • The Prime Minister of India.
  • Chief Ministers of all the states and union territories with the legislature.
  • Lt Governors of other UTs.
  • Ex-Officio Members,
  • Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog,
  • Full-Time Members, NITI Aayog.
  • Special Invitees.

Source: PIB