PM Modi to chair crucial Council of Ministers meeting in Delhi today
New Delhi, May 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday at Sewa Teerth in Delhi.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday at Sewa Teerth in Delhi.
This meeting will bring together key members of the Union Cabinet to review governance performance and the implementation of major policy decisions.
The meeting is being held as the first Council of Ministers gathering of the year, amid growing speculation over a possible cabinet reshuffle.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. and will be attended by all cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and other ministers of state.
The discussions are also likely to focus on the functioning of various ministries, the decisions taken so far, and the outcomes achieved.
The review is expected to include performance assessment, priority setting, and possible course corrections for the coming months.
Officials indicated that the government's flagship schemes and programmes will also be reviewed in detail, with emphasis on ensuring effective implementation and maximum public impact.
Prime Minister Modi is also expected to take into account the evolving geopolitical situation, particularly the ongoing conflict in West Asia and energy crisis due to the war, and its potential impact on India's economy, including energy prices and trade flows.
The government has been closely monitoring the ongoing situation and the rising concerns linked to oil prices, fuel supply and rising costs.
The high-level meeting also comes in the backdrop of the Bharatiya Janata Party's recent electoral performance in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi returned to Delhi after successfully concluding a five-nation diplomatic tour -- covering the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
The Prime Minister started his visit on May 15 from the UAE and concluded it with his last leg in Italy on May 20.
The strategically timed tour focused on securing energy supplies, building technology alliances, and advancing India's economic footprint in Europe.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting to see the government reviewing flagship schemes. As an observer from abroad, India's infrastructure push under PM Modi has been remarkable. The Ayushman Bharat scheme and digital payments revolution are genuinely impressive. Hope the meeting also addresses the agricultural challenges facing small farmers.
Meeting at Sewa Teerth - nice symbolism for 'service'! But let's be honest, cabinet reshuffle speculation is just media drama. What matters is whether they'll discuss the ongoing border tensions and energy security. With Europe in crisis, India needs a strong energy strategy. PM's Europe tour was timely.
As someone who follows Indian politics from the UK, it's fascinating to see the BJP's strategic focus. The West Asia situation directly impacts Indian diaspora and oil prices. PM Modi's diplomatic balancing act - maintaining ties with both Israel and Arab nations - is quite adept. Hope the council also focuses on education reforms.
Reviewing flagship schemes is good, but will they talk about the rising unemployment among youth? My brother has been job hunting for months. The meeting should prioritize creating more jobs in manufacturing and IT sectors. Also, hope they discuss the electricity price hike in many states. 🌸
Honestly, I'm tired of these meetings that don't lead to anything concrete. The government talks about 'ease of doing business' but small businesses are still struggling with GST compliance. And what about the farmers? The MSP issue remains unresolved. PM Modi should spend less time on foreign tours and more on ground-level issues.
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