PM Modi Urges States: Boost Manufacturing, Ease of Business, Global Services Giant

• PM Modi called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost 'ease of doing business', and strengthen the services sector to make India a global services giant.
• Addressing the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries, Modi highlighted India's potential to become a global food basket, urging a shift towards high-value agriculture and food exports.
• He emphasized India is on a "Reform Express" driven by its youth, aiming for an 'atmanirbhar' and 'Viksit Bharat' through quality in governance, delivery, and manufacturing.
• Modi stressed making "Made in India" synonymous with quality and strengthening commitment to "Zero Effect, Zero Defect".
• The conference, themed 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat', focused on Centre-State partnership, skill development, youth empowerment, and integrating technology for national development.

Why It Matters: PM Modi urges states to drive manufacturing, ease of business, and services for India's global growth.