New Delhi: Months after a major reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a marathon meeting with secretaries of various central government departments to discuss governance delivery.
In a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, Prime Minister Modi said that the bureaucrats have a vision for development but there is a lack of implementation.
After listening to the secretaries, PM Modi said that it is commendable that they all have vision but wondered why this is not happening, news agency PTI quoted sources as saying. PM Modi advised to end ‘Babu culture’ and instead of acting like a secretary of a department, they should act like the leader of their respective teams.
PM Modi reportedly said that secretaries are not only bureaucrats but also agents of change and development, who should focus on the delivery of governance. He directed the officials to ensure that any project or scheme that has been initiated is completed and implemented on the ground.
During the meeting, which lasted for nearly four hours, several officials also shared their views on various policy-related matters and made suggestions on further improving governance and delivery at the grassroots level.
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Following the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister has held various meetings with ministers and top officials to infuse fresh energy and vigor and ensure smooth implementation of government functionaries and programmes.
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