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PM Modi Meets New NITI Aayog Member Gobardhan Das, Highlights Public Health Work

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met newly appointed NITI Aayog member Prof. Gobardhan Das, praising his inspiring life journey and contributions to public health and immunology. Das expressed gratitude for the role, pledging to work towards PM Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. He emphasized restoring West Bengal's glory as 'Sonar Bangla' and addressing education and healthcare gaps. Das highlighted inclusive policies and local employment as key to national transformation.

Key Points: PM Modi Meets NITI Aayog Member Gobardhan Das

  • PM Modi meets new NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das
  • Das's personal journey and public health work praised
  • Das outlines roadmap for developed India by 2047
  • Focus on restoring West Bengal's glory as 'Sonar Bangla'
  • Emphasis on inclusive policies and local employment
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PM Modi meets new NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das, says his rich work will enrich policy-making

PM Modi met Prof. Gobardhan Das, new NITI Aayog member, praising his public health work and policy vision for a developed India by 2047.

"His rich work and scholarship will enrich our policy-making architecture. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Prof. Gobardhan Das and said that his personal life journey is very inspiring. He further said that his rich work and scholarship will enrich policy-making architecture.

PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, "Met Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji this morning. His personal life journey is very inspiring. Every struggle he faced only strengthened his commitment to serve society and make it free from suffering. This has been reflected in his contribution to public health and immunology. His rich work and scholarship will enrich our policy-making architecture."

On April 25, Gobardhan Das, the newly appointed member of NITI Aayog, had outlined an ambitious roadmap for national development and regional revitalisation, emphasising his commitment to realising PM Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047.

Speaking to IANS following his appointment, Das had expressed gratitude to PM Modi for entrusting him with a role at the country's premier policy think tank. He said the appointment was not just an honour for him but for the entire Bengali community, and pledged to work tirelessly to propel the nation forward across sectors.

A significant portion of Das' remarks focused on his home state, West Bengal.

Invoking the legacies of iconic figures such as Sri Aurobindo, Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Syama Prasad Mookerjee and renowned scientist Meghnad Saha, he said West Bengal is a land of great thinkers and visionaries, often referred to as "Sonar Bangla".

He said his primary objective is to restore the state to its former glory as 'Sonar Bangla'.

He noted with concern that the current state of education and healthcare in West Bengal requires urgent intervention to check migration, with many citizens forced to seek basic services and employment outside the state.

Das said the mandate of NITI Aayog would be utilised to bridge these developmental gaps.

He emphasised that for India to become a truly self-reliant and capable global power, the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' must remain the bedrock of policymaking.

Highlighting the country's response during the Covid-19 pandemic, he cited the indigenous development of vaccines as a testament to India's leadership and scientific capability when focused on a common national goal.

As a member of NITI Aayog, Das said he would focus on revitalising the industrial and manufacturing sectors to generate local employment and ensure that no citizen is left behind in the journey towards prosperity.

He reiterated that the goal is not just economic growth, but a comprehensive transformation that ensures the welfare and security of every Indian.

By fostering collective effort and inclusive policies, Das said the vision of a developed, self-reliant India is within reach, with regional strengths contributing to a stronger national identity.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see an immunologist appointed to a policy think tank. I hope his scientific background brings evidence-based approaches to India's development plans, especially in public health. The mention of Sonar Bangla is nostalgic, but we need concrete action plans beyond rhetoric.
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Priya S
Finally someone from West Bengal in a key position who understands the ground realities! The migration of people from Bengal for basic services is heartbreaking. If Das can fix healthcare and education there, it'll be a game-changer. Let's hope politics doesn't hinder progress.
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David E
While the appointment sounds positive, I'm skeptical about how much actual influence a single member can have in a large bureaucratic structure. The track record of many such appointments has been mixed at best. Let's see some measurable outcomes before celebrating too much.
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Vikram M
Good to see PM Modi recognizing talent from diverse fields. Das's work on immunology during COVID was impressive. The 'Sonar Bangla' vision is ambitious but achievable if state and center work together. States like Bengal need this kind of focused attention for balanced regional development.
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Michael C
I appreciate the emphasis on 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' - that principle needs to be implemented more seriously across all states. Also, linking policy with scientific expertise is a step in the right direction. Let's hope this isn't just another ceremonial appointment.

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