National Conference of Chief Secretaries

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The National Conference of Chief Secretaries, chaired by the Prime Minister, concluded recently.

Aspects such as improving access to and quality of higher education and enhancing urban governance through urban planning and municipal finance were discussed
Discussions were also held on the need for increased Centre-state coordination on the implementation of government schemes and capacity building of civil servants through Mission Karmayogi
Reiterating the significance of minimum government and maximum governance, the Prime Minister emphasised the need to ensure greater ease of living in India
The PM also talked about taking up decriminalisation of minor offences in mission mode
The PM urged the states to use the GeM portal for purchases made by them which helps in saving time and cost
The PM also talked about the usage of drones in the delivery of essential drugs and horticultural products, especially to hilly areas
The PM recommended the implementation of new technologies and innovative methods for increasing the efficiency of tax collection
He stressed the need for using technology in all Government schemes & programmes
The PM emphasised the effective implementation of the PM-Gati Shakti scheme to attract investment in the country