Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting with Secretaries of all Central ministries and departments on Tuesday to review reforms aimed at improving Ease of Doing Business, Ease of Living and administrative efficiency. The meeting will also assess progress on the government’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision and the recently launched ’52 Reforms in 52 Weeks’ initiative.
Key Highlights
✅ PM Modi to chair a high-level review meeting with Union Secretaries on Tuesday.
✅ Discussions will focus on Ease of Doing Business, Ease of Living and the Viksit Bharat roadmap.
✅ Progress of the ’52 Reforms in 52 Weeks’ initiative will be reviewed.
✅ Ministries will present updates on reforms, policy implementation and governance initiatives.
New Delhi, June 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting with the Secretaries of all Central Government ministries and departments on Tuesday to review the progress of key reforms aimed at strengthening Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), Ease of Living (EoL) and accelerating India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.
According to official sources, the meeting will serve as a comprehensive review of the government’s reform agenda, with a strong emphasis on simplifying regulations, enhancing administrative efficiency, promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat and improving public service delivery.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. and marks the Prime Minister’s second comprehensive interaction with the country’s top civil servants.
Focus on Viksit Bharat and Administrative Reforms
During the meeting, Secretaries from various ministries and departments will present detailed updates on:
- Implementation of policy reforms
- Progress of flagship government programmes
- Regulatory simplification
- Administrative efficiency
- Developmental initiatives
- Public service delivery improvements
The review is expected to identify implementation challenges, evaluate progress against timelines and strengthen coordination among ministries to ensure faster execution of priority initiatives.
The discussions will align with the government’s broader vision of building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) through governance reforms, digital transformation and citizen-centric administration.
Reviewing Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living
A key focus area of the meeting will be India’s ongoing efforts to improve both Ease of Doing Business for industries and investors, and Ease of Living for citizens.
The Centre has consistently undertaken reforms aimed at:
- Reducing regulatory burdens
- Simplifying compliance procedures
- Promoting investment
- Improving governance
- Enhancing digital public services
- Making government services more accessible and efficient
Senior officials are expected to review the impact of these initiatives and recommend further measures to improve implementation across sectors.
Progress on ’52 Reforms in 52 Weeks’
The review assumes added significance following the launch of the Centre’s ambitious “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” programme, which sets clearly defined timelines for implementing governance reforms across multiple ministries, including the Ministry of Railways.
Prime Minister Modi has repeatedly stressed the importance of time-bound implementation and measurable outcomes, making periodic review meetings a critical part of the government’s governance model.
The Secretaries are expected to present progress reports on reforms undertaken under the initiative while highlighting challenges and future action plans.
Strengthening Coordination Across Ministries
The meeting will also provide a platform for greater inter-ministerial coordination to accelerate structural reforms and improve policy implementation.
Officials are expected to discuss strategies for:
- Improving institutional coordination
- Faster project execution
- Better monitoring mechanisms
- Technology-driven governance
- Citizen-centric policy delivery
- Faster decision-making
The review aims to ensure that reforms are implemented efficiently while supporting economic growth, investment and improved quality of life.
PM Modi Returns from Seychelles State Visit
The high-level governance review comes immediately after Prime Minister Modi concluded his three-day State Visit to Seychelles, where he attended the Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour at the invitation of President Patrick Herminie.
Before departing for New Delhi, the Prime Minister interacted with members of the Indian diaspora gathered at the airport and paid floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Peace Park in Seychelles.
During the visit, India and Seychelles signed several agreements covering trade, digital cooperation, healthcare, renewable energy, maritime security and development partnership, further strengthening bilateral relations.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-level review meeting with Union Secretaries underscores the government’s continued focus on governance reforms, administrative efficiency and time-bound implementation of key initiatives. By reviewing Ease of Doing Business, Ease of Living and the ’52 Reforms in 52 Weeks’ programme, the Centre aims to accelerate India’s progress towards the vision of Viksit Bharat while strengthening public service delivery and economic competitiveness.
