The ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform brings together the Central and State Governments to resolve implementation bottlenecks and improve the delivery of projects and welfare schemes. The review focused on project timelines, inter-agency coordination and timely resolution of outstanding issues.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister said PM Ekta Malls should provide market access for local products, strengthen artisans' livelihoods and help them expand their businesses. He called for linking the malls with tourism and local enterprises, noting that higher demand could generate employment across rural production, packaging, storage and transportation. He also asked chief secretaries to review progress regularly and ensure timely completion.
Reviewing Bulk Drug Parks in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, Modi stressed the need to prioritise domestic production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and essential inputs to strengthen self-reliance.
The Prime Minister directed chief secretaries to review scheme implementation with district magistrates every month to identify gaps and ensure eligible beneficiaries receive benefits on time. He emphasised that governance should focus on outcomes rather than expenditure, with public spending translating into tangible improvements in people's lives.
Referring to the Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks programmes, he highlighted the importance of convergence, regular monitoring and local accountability in accelerating development in underserved areas. He also noted that sustained efforts to improve governance and welfare delivery had helped nearly 25 crore people move out of multidimensional poverty.
During the review of the Ahmedabad railway station redevelopment, Modi called for expediting the redevelopment of major railway stations across the country to improve passenger convenience. He said redeveloped stations should function as multimodal transport hubs, with seamless connectivity to metro services and other transport networks.
The Prime Minister directed the concerned ministries and state governments to resolve bottlenecks in mission mode, strengthen Centre-State and inter-agency coordination, and ensure monitoring at the highest levels. He called for greater ownership and accountability across departments, urging officials to anticipate implementation challenges, take timely decisions and complete projects within scheduled timelines.
