NEW DELHI: Interacting with IAS officers of the 2020 batch during the concluding session of the Assistant Secretary Programme, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked them to prepare their action plan for the aspirational districts programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi said that the officers have got the opportunity to serve the country at a time when the nation is aiming to become a developed economy by the 100th year of Independence in 2047.
He highlighted the significance of out-of-the-box thinking and adopting a holistic approach in their endeavours. Modi cited the example of PM GatiShakti Master Plan for showcasing the significance of such a holistic approach.
The Prime Minister also discussed the importance of innovation and how it has become a collective effort and part of work culture in the country. He talked about the Start-up India scheme and how the number of start-ups in the country has witnessed a significant jump in the last few years.
The Prime Minister noted that this has been made possible due to several ministries coming together and working as a team through a "whole of government" approach.
The Prime Minister mentioned how the focus of the governance has shifted outside Delhi, to all regions of the country. He gave examples of how important schemes are now being started from places outside Delhi. Prime Minister suggested that the officers should develop an understanding of the local culture of the area of work and strengthen their connection with local people at the ground level. He asked them to focus on One District One Product and explore the opportunities of exporting products of their district.
Speaking about MGNREGA, Prime Minister spoke about implementing the scheme in a more effective manner. He also underlined about the significance of Jan Bhagidari spirit and said that this approach can play a key role in tackling malnutrition.
Highlighting the success of Jan Dhan Yojana earlier, Prime Minister talked about the importance of digital economy and exhorted the officers to try to connect people across villages with digital economy and UPI. Further, underscoring the importance of service to the nation, Prime Minister talked about the significance of performing one's duties, adding that the mentality of 'Rajpath' has now changed to the sentiment of 'Kartavya Path'. (IANS)
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