Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday told chief ministers and deputy CMs of BJP-led States to ensure saturation-level coverage of welfare schemes and boost the business environment in the country.
The meeting was held at the BJP’s national headquarters and lasted for over four hours. It was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 States including Nagaland.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi emphasised on better implementation of some key schemes and initiatives of the government such as GatiShakti, Har Ghar Jal, Svamitva, Direct Benefit Transfer (DFT) and others, the BJP said in a statement.
“Prime Minister Modi stressed on the need to ensure saturation-level coverage of all key schemes and said that BJP-ruled States should take a lead towards this,” said a statement issued by the party.
Emphasising on the need to ensure ease of doing business, Modi spoke about several initiatives taken by his government. “He encouraged the States to take steps towards further boosting the business environment in the country,” the party statement said. Modi also asked the chief ministers to ensure that their States accord due importance to sports and ensure availability of the best facilities to encourage participation and engagement of youngsters in large numbers.
CMs of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam chief were among those who attended the meeting. Several deputy CMs including Y. Patton from Nagaland also attended the meeting.
Modi stresses on ‘saturation level coverage’ of schemes at CMs meet
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