‘Viksit Bharat 2047 Is Our Commitment’: PM Modi Focuses On Reforms, Ease Of Living At Council Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a marathon meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Thursday, where he urged ministers to focus on future goals, speed up pending work and stay away from unnecessary controversies. The meeting lasted for nearly four-and-a-half hours and focused heavily on reforms, governance efficiency and the roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047.

The Prime Minister also welcomed the progress made by several ministries and stressed that the government must now look ahead rather than remain focused on achievements of the past.

PM Modi asks ministers to focus on future goals

During the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told ministers that while the government has been in power since 2014, the focus in 2026 must now shift towards what can be achieved in the future.

He advised ministers not to get distracted by unnecessary controversies and instead concentrate entirely on governance and delivery. According to sources, the Prime Minister said no important work should remain pending and ministries must ensure quicker implementation of decisions.

"Viksit Bharat 2047 is not just a slogan; it is our commitment," the Prime Minister said during the meeting.

He also asked departments to keep public welfare at the centre of policymaking and governance.

Stress on reforms, ease of living and faster governance

A major part of the discussion revolved around reforms and improving ease of living for citizens. Prime Minister Modi stressed that files should move quickly through departments and should not get delayed due to unnecessary procedural rounds.

He urged ministries to achieve more work in less time and simplify administrative systems wherever possible. The Prime Minister also said the role of government should be to make people's lives easier instead of interfering unnecessarily in their daily lives.

Sources said the Prime Minister emphasised that all ministries should work while keeping the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 in mind.

Nine ministries gave presentations during the meeting

Nine ministries made detailed presentations on reforms and governance initiatives during the Council of Ministers meeting. Prime Minister Modi described these reform measures as an important step towards achieving the vision of a developed India.

Presentations were also delivered by the Cabinet Secretary and NITI Aayog.

The ministries that were recognised for the fastest disposal of files included Agriculture, Forest, Labour, Road Transport, Corporate Affairs, External Affairs, Commerce and Power.

The meeting also included discussions on increasing biogas production as part of the government's broader development and sustainability plans.

Jaishankar briefs ministers on PM's five-nation visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar gave a detailed presentation on the Prime Minister's recent five-country visit and its strategic importance for India.

The meeting began with ministers welcoming Prime Minister Modi following the successful foreign tour.

The Prime Minister also referred to the completion of 12 years of the Central Government and two years of the government's third term. He asked ministers to take the government's reforms, achievements and welfare initiatives directly to the people.