First National Conference of Chief Secretaries

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National Conference of Chief Secretaries- Relevance for UPSC Exam

National Conference of Chief Secretaries: it comes under Governance, Administration and Challenges- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation part of the UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 Syllabus.

National Conference of Chief Secretaries in News

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the First National Conference of Chief Secretaries at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh on 16th and 17th June, 2022.

Key Facts about National Conference of Chief Secretaries

About: National Conference of Chief Secretaries will be a significant step towards further strengthening the partnership between the Centre and the State Governments.
Participation: More than 200 people will participate in the national conference of chief secretaries, representing the Central Government, all States/ UTs and domain experts.
Theme: Three themes have been identified for detailed deliberations in the Conference-
- Implementation of the National Education Policy;
- Urban governance; and
- Crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in oilseeds, pulses and other agri-commodities.

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Key Significance of National Conference of Chief Secretaries

National Conference of Chief Secretaries will focus on the rapid and sustained economic growth in partnership with the States.
Working as Team India, the Conference will lay the ground for collaborative action for higher growth with sustainability, creation of jobs, education, ease of living and aatmanirbharta in agriculture.
The Conference will emphasise on evolution and implementation of a common development agenda and blueprint for cohesive action to achieve the aspirations of the people.
The outcomes of the Conference will be subsequently deliberated in the Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog.
At governing council, Chief Ministers and Administrators of all States and Union Territories will be present, so that an action plan can be finalized with the broad consensus at the highest levels.

Sessions under National Conference of Chief Secretaries 2022

Session on Aspirational Districts Programme: would deliberate upon the achievements made so far, with successful case studies including on data based governance, presented by the young Collectors in specific districts.
Special Session on ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Roadmap to 2047’: would be conducted by the National Conference of Chief Secretaries.
Four Thematic Sessions on-
- Reducing Compliance Burden & Decriminalization of Minor Offences for Ease of Doing Business;
- Centre – State Coordination for achieving saturation coverage of schemes and ensuring last mile delivery;
- Transforming India’s infrastructure through PM Gati Shakti; and
- Capacity building: Implementation of iGOT – Mission Karmayogi.

Key Facts about Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)

About: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
- Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India’s socio-cultural, political, and economic identity.
Celebrating People of India: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey.
- People of India also hold within them the power and potential to enable the Prime Minister’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Beginning of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: The official journey of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” commenced on 12th March 2021 which starts a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence.
Categorize: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is envisioned to be celebrated in five categories –
- Freedom Struggle,
- Idea @75,
- Achievements @75,
- Action @75 and
- Resolve @75