(BS)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with all Central government Secretaries at his residence here and stressed the need for focussing on steps to improve the ease of living. “The mandate (of 2019 elections) reflects the will and aspirations of the people to change the status quo, and seek a better life for themselves,” an official statement quoted Prime Minister Modi, as saying.Prime Minister Modi said that India’s progress in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ should reflect in greater facilitation for small businesses and entrepreneurs. He said that each ministry of the government should focus on ‘Ease of Living’.
He said the Indian voter has outlined a vision for the next five years, and “this is now an opportunity before us.” “The huge expectations of the people should not be viewed as a challenge, but an opportunity,” he said. Prime Minister Modi also recalled his first interaction with the Secretaries in June 2014. He said the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections have been marked by the pro-incumbency wave, for which the credit must go to the entire team of officials, which worked hard, conceived schemes, and delivered excellent results on the ground, over the last five years.
