NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting Begins Under PM's Chairmanship

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday.

• He said the Centre and states are working together under cooperative federalism to speed up India’s development journey.

• The meeting will examine an Inclusive Human Development Framework built around four pillars: skills, employment, health and wellbeing, and equity and dignity.

Niti Aayog's 11th Governing Council meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began here on Thursday to deliberate on the government's approach for inclusive human development with the goal to attain the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

"Chairing the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog," PM Modi said in a social media post.

"Guided by the spirit of cooperative federalism, we are working together to accelerate India's development journey. The collective efforts of the Centre and States will play a pivotal role in realising our shared vision of Viksit Bharat," he added.

The Council will take up the 'Inclusive Human Development Framework', anchored around four core pillars -- foundational human capital and future-ready skills; productive employment, entrepreneurship and decentralised growth; health, nutrition and wellbeing; and equity and dignity for all, an official statement had said.

Measures to promote entrepreneurship, enhance skilling, and create sustainable employment opportunities across the country will also be discussed, it had said.

The governing council will also focus on the recommendations of the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held during December 26-28, 2025.

Generally, the meeting of the entire council happens every year. Last year, it was held on May 24.