PM Modi is set to chair the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries, scheduled for November 2025.
The conference will focus on ‘Human Capital for Viksit Bharat’, emphasizing education, skilling, and research & development (R&D) to equip India’s workforce for technological advancements.
The event follows the 2024 edition, which centered on entrepreneurship, employment, and skilling, leveraging India’s demographic dividend.
This year’s conference aims to strengthen foundational education, improve skill development programs, and ensure qualitative upgrades across all regions.
PM Modi on ‘Viksit Bharat’: Key Themes and Objectives
The 5th Chief Secretaries’ Conference will address critical action plans across multiple sectors, including:
- Education: Enhancing basic schooling, transitioning to outcome-based education, and improving quality standards.
- Skilling Initiatives: Expanding vocational training, integrating digital skills, and aligning programs with industry demands.
- R&D and Innovation: Encouraging cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations with global tech leaders, and ensuring India’s workforce is future-ready.
The conference will provide a platform for states to assess their education and skilling landscapes, identify challenges, and develop time-bound action plans for qualitative improvements.
Government’s Vision for Human Capital Development
The Viksit Bharat initiative aims to position India as a global leader in technology and innovation.
With rapid advancements in AI, automation, and digital transformation, the government recognizes the need for a highly skilled workforce.
PM Modi’s administration has consistently emphasized education reforms, including:
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes multidisciplinary learning and skill-based education.
- Skill India Mission, designed to train millions of youth in emerging technologies.
- Digital India initiatives, ensuring access to online learning platforms and AI-driven education tools.
The 5th Chief Secretaries’ Conference will reinforce these efforts, ensuring state governments actively contribute to India’s human capital development.
Challenges and Expected Outcomes
Despite significant progress, India faces challenges in education and skilling, including:
- Regional disparities in education quality and access to vocational training.
- Limited industry-academia collaboration, affecting job readiness.
- Need for continuous upskilling, given the fast-evolving tech landscape.
The conference aims to address these gaps, ensuring policy alignment and effective implementation across states.
By fostering collaborative governance, the event will help streamline education and skilling initiatives, driving India toward Viksit Bharat.
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