New Delhi, June 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday with the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments at ‘Seva Teerth.’ The focus of the meeting was to engage in extensive discussions on the reform agenda as the government pushes forward with next-generation administrative and economic reforms.
Key topics of discussion included ‘Ease of Doing Business,’ digital governance, regulatory simplification, and ‘last-mile delivery’ of services.
In attendance were the Cabinet Secretary, along with Prime Minister’s Principal Secretaries P.K. Mishra and Shaktikanta Das, as well as secretaries from all major departments. This meeting marks one of the first significant gatherings of secretaries with the Prime Minister in the current financial year. It is seen as a signal to align the bureaucracy with the government’s key policy priorities for the second half of 2026.
The meeting aims to advance the government’s vision of a ‘Developed India’ by simplifying regulations, promoting ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India), and enhancing administrative efficiency within ministries and departments.
This is the second extensive discussion between the Prime Minister and the country’s top civil servants. The meeting is expected to cover further measures for the government’s primary reform agenda, particularly in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and ‘Ease of Living.’ Senior officials may provide updates on structural reforms, assess the progress of implementation, and identify areas requiring more attention to ensure timely completion of key policy initiatives.
This review is particularly significant as the central government has recently launched ambitious initiatives like ’52 Reforms in 52 Weeks’ across several ministries, including railways, with clearly defined timelines for implementation.
Prime Minister Modi has consistently emphasized the importance of achieving results within set deadlines, making periodic reviews a crucial aspect of government operations.
The meeting is anticipated to provide ministries with an opportunity to assess progress, address implementation challenges, and strengthen coordination to expedite reforms. These reforms aim to enhance public service delivery, reduce regulatory burdens, facilitate business operations for industries, and improve the quality of life for citizens.
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