In a decisive push to accelerate India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired the second high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
The focused discussion zeroed in on three critical pillars — Finance and Economy, Commerce and Industry, and Technology — as the Prime Minister set an ambitious tone for integrated, citizen-first governance.
Urging officers to abandon the old ways of working in isolation, PM Modi called for a “strong focus on team building across Ministries and Departments.” He stressed the urgent need to break both horizontal and vertical silos so that the government functions as a seamless whole, delivering coordinated outcomes rather than fragmented efforts. “The people of India must remain at the centre of governance,” he reminded the gathering, insisting that every policy and decision must be guided by the aspirations of the common citizen.
On the technology front, the Prime Minister struck a clear note of self-reliance. While India continues to make massive investments in physical infrastructure, equal priority must be given to developing indigenous technologies and building domestic capabilities in critical sectors. Energy security, he underlined, is inseparable from national security, economic stability and citizens’ welfare. India, he said, must achieve self-reliance in energy through innovation, diversification and accelerated capacity creation.
Reforms, the Prime Minister emphasised, are not a buzzword but a continuous necessity. He called for reforming processes, improving work culture and strengthening institutional efficiency. With technology advancing rapidly, he stressed the parallel need for robust cybersecurity. “Constant vigilance against emerging cyber threats is non-negotiable,” he said, while encouraging greater participation of young innovators and entrepreneurs so that cybersecurity becomes a nationwide movement.
PM Modi also highlighted the importance of proactive outreach on strategic sectors. Clear, timely communication is essential to counter misinformation and allay unfounded fears about major national initiatives. Looking ahead, he called for new academic courses designed in partnership with industry to equip India’s workforce with skills for emerging and future industries.
“A government must always remain youthful, dynamic and forward-looking,” the Prime Minister observed, “continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities with agility and innovation.”
The meeting saw detailed presentations by Secretaries on progress, priorities and implementation challenges. It was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, Secretaries of key Ministries and Departments, and senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office.
As India races towards its Viksit Bharat vision, today’s deliberations signal a clear message: collaboration over silos, self-reliance over dependence, and citizens at the heart of every decision.
