PM Modi: Viksit Bharat Needs All States Developed, Ease of Business

New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised that India cannot become Viksit Bharat without all states becoming developed, and stressed the importance of ease of doing business to attract investments.

The Prime Minister made these remarks at the Niti Aayog's 11th Governing Council meeting held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Briefing the media about the day-long meeting, Niti Aayog Vice-Chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri also informed that chief ministers of all 28 states participated and the discussions focused on the 'Inclusive Human Development Framework'.

The Prime Minister, as well as the chief ministers, spoke on various aspects related to energy security, including rooftop solar energy.


Modi, who is the Chairperson of the Council, also asked the states to estimate GDP at the district level to ascertain development and growth at the micro level, a Niti Aayog member informed.

Responding to a question, Lahiri said the Prime Minister, chief ministers and the other members of the Governing Council are aware that India needs planned urbanisation.

He said no chief minister asked for any specific assistance to deal with the situation created due to the West Asia crisis.

To another query, Lahiri categorically stated that no discussions on paper leaks took place.