NE NATIONAL BUREAU
NEW DELHI, MAY 22
In a major policy-focused exercise aimed at accelerating India’s governance and economic transformation agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Council of Ministers to deliberate on strategies for enhancing ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ across the country.
The meeting, held on Thursday, brought together Union Ministers to exchange perspectives, governance models and best practices designed to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen economic reforms and deliver citizen-centric governance.
- Narendra Modi chairs crucial Council of Ministers meeting focused on governance reforms and economic transformation
- Ministers deliberate on improving ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ across sectors
- Discussions centred on accelerating reforms aligned with India’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat
- Meeting highlights Centre’s push for faster policy execution, administrative efficiency and citizen-centric governance
Focus on Viksit Bharat Vision
According to the Prime Minister, the discussions revolved around advancing reforms necessary to achieve the national vision of Viksit Bharat — the Centre’s ambitious roadmap to transform India into a developed nation.
Sharing details of the deliberations, Prime Minister Modi said the Council of Ministers held “fruitful discussions” on how governance reforms could directly improve quality of life for citizens while simultaneously strengthening India’s business ecosystem and investment climate.
The Prime Minister later posted on social media platform X:
“Had a fruitful meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday. We exchanged perspectives and best practices relating to boosting ‘Ease of Living, ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and how to further reforms in order to realise our shared dream of a Viksit Bharat.”
Citizen-Centric Governance at Core
Government sources indicated that the meeting focused heavily on simplifying governance systems, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and improving public service delivery mechanisms.
Officials said the Centre is increasingly prioritising:
- Faster implementation of welfare schemes
- Digitisation of public services
- Streamlined regulatory approvals
- Business-friendly administrative reforms
- Improved infrastructure and urban governance
The emphasis on ‘Ease of Living’ reflects the government’s larger strategy of ensuring that reforms translate directly into tangible improvements in daily life for ordinary citizens.
Economic Reforms and Business Confidence
The meeting also highlighted the Centre’s continued focus on strengthening India’s investment environment amid rising global economic competition.
Over the past decade, the Modi government has implemented multiple reforms linked to:
- Startup ecosystem growth
- Digital governance
- Manufacturing incentives
- Tax reforms
- Infrastructure expansion
- Single-window clearances
Policy analysts believe the latest Council of Ministers meeting signals the government’s intent to accelerate reform momentum while improving coordination among ministries.
Governance Push Ahead of India’s Growth Targets
The discussions assume significance as India continues positioning itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
Experts say the Centre’s focus on governance reforms, ease of business and administrative simplification will play a crucial role in attracting investments, creating jobs and strengthening India’s global competitiveness.
The meeting is also being viewed as part of the government’s broader effort to align ministries with long-term development priorities linked to economic expansion, digital transformation and inclusive growth.
