New Delhi: In a key meeting of the NITI Aayog’s 10th Governing Council, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly represented the interests of Punjab, addressing several important issues concerning the state. The meeting, which focused on the roadmap for transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, provided an opportunity for all state chief ministers, including CM Mann, to present their concerns and suggestions to the Prime Minister.
During the discussions, CM Bhagwant Mann emphasized Punjab’s position on various critical matters, notably the release of water through the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The Chief Minister also raised concerns about the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the dams and reiterated the state’s stance on resolving the contentious Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue. CM Mann firmly registered Punjab’s opposition to the pressures being imposed on the state regarding these matters.
In addition to the water-related issues, CM Mann also took the opportunity to request a special grant of ₹600 crore for the cleaning and maintenance of the Harike Headworks, a critical water infrastructure in Punjab. His appeal for financial assistance for the upkeep of the state’s vital resources further underscores the importance of Punjab’s agricultural and water management sectors to its economy and future development.
While the meeting saw the participation of several state chief ministers from across the country, three major southern states were notably absent from the discussions. In addition to the Chief Ministers, the meeting also saw the presence of the Lieutenant Governor, Union ministers, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, and various members and CEOs of the Commission.
Prime Minister Modi, in his address, called for collective effort, urging all states and the central government to work together with a ‘Team India’ spirit. He emphasized that no target is too difficult to achieve if all levels of government unite for the cause. He added that the dream of a developed India by 2047 could be realized only if every state progresses together, and this shared vision is the aspiration of 140 crore citizens of the country.
PM Modi’s message resonated with the central idea that a developed India can only be achieved when each state is empowered and advanced in its own right. The Prime Minister’s call for unity among states was a crucial reminder that India’s development journey is a collective one, built on mutual cooperation and shared responsibility.
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