PM Modi Asks States To Set Up Deregulation Cells To Boost Ease Of Living

New Delhi, Dec 29 (KNN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked top bureaucrats to set up ‘deregulation cells’ in their offices on the lines of the Cabinet Secretariat to accelerate the reforms agenda and improve ease of living and ease of doing business. 

He also urged states to replicate the Centre’s Pragati model to review delayed major infrastructure projects, reported TOI.

Push for Deregulation and Faster Reforms

The meeting took note of progress made in ease of doing business over the past year, with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Tripura completing all 23 identified reforms. Modi said deregulation cells would help remove redundant compliances and speed up decision-making at the state level.

Focus on Development in Maoist-Free Areas

The Prime Minister stressed the need to prioritise development in areas freed from Maoist influence and ensure that extremism does not relapse.

He called for all-round development under the ‘Vikas Ganga’ approach, covering roads, drinking water supply, education, healthcare, employment, rehabilitation and security for those who have surrendered arms. He underlined the importance of saturating infrastructure projects and welfare schemes in these regions.

Human Capital for Viksit Bharat

The fifth Chief Secretaries’ Conference, held on the overarching theme of ‘Human Capital for Viksit Bharat’, saw discussions on early childhood education, schooling, skilling, sports and extracurricular activities. 

Modi directed chief secretaries to ensure that all PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalayas and Eklavya schools are equipped with toilets for female students by March 8.

The Prime Minister also shared concerns over irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and called for greater accountability and monitoring.

(KNN Bureau)