Modi wants ‘Millet Cafes’ at prominent public places in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the entire world is reposing its faith in India as a country that can bring stability to the global supply chain.
India will be able to take full advantage of this only if the Indian states take lead, maintain focus on quality and take decisions with an India-first approach, he stressed at the 2nd National Conference of Chief Secretaries of the States on 7 Jan 2023.
The Prime Minister underlined, “In order to build a developed India, the country is focusing on four pillars of infrastructure, investment, innovation and inclusion.”
He called on State Governments to focus on pro-development governance, ease of doing business, ease of living and provision of robust infrastructure.
Launching the Aspirational Block Programme, Modi underscored the success achieved in various Aspirational Districts in the country under the Aspirational District Program.
The Aspirational District model should now be taken up to block level in the form of the Aspirational Block Programme, he told the senior most officials at the conference.
Modi also called on the states to act proactively towards formalisation of MSMEs, making them globally competitive by making available finance, technology, market and access for skilling.
“We should take steps to make the MSMEs global champions and part of the global value chain,” said Modi, urging states to help these small enterprises attain national and international stature.
He also spoke about the need to end old laws, some of which have persisted since independence.
He also spoke about how the country is working towards bettering both physical and social infrastructure, and discussed PM GatiShakti National Masterplan.
He underlined the need to have data security and the criticality of having a secure technology infrastructure for seamless delivery of essential services.
Modi emphasised that states should try to adopt a strong cyber security strategy, adding that this investment is like an insurance for the future.
The Prime Minister also discussed the development of coastal areas of the country, and pointed out that the vast Exclusive Economic Zone of the country is endowed with resources and offers tremendous opportunities for the country.
Stressing on the need for increased awareness of the circular economy, he highlighted Mission LiFE (Lifestyle of Environment) and the important role the states can play in furthering it.
The Prime Minister also discussed establishing ‘Millet Cafes’ at prominent public places and state government offices across the country, adding that millets may be showcased in the G20 meetings being held in states.
The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
The Prime Minister has called on the states to work on research related to millet products such that processing, packaging, marketing, branding and overall value addition of millet products is promoted. fiinews.com
