PM asks ministries to break silos, boost tech self-reliance

Published 28 July 2026 · politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired the second high-level meeting with secretaries to the government to review the future action agenda of ministries and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired the second high-level meeting with secretaries to the government to review the future action agenda of ministries and departments handling finance and economy, commerce and industry, and technology, with a focus on accelerating progress towards the Viksit Bharat goals, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). “We discussed key aspects relating to sectors like finance and economy, commerce and industry as well as technology," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X. "Highlighted ways to enhance citizen-centric governance, boost infrastructure and develop indigenous technologies. Also called for the active participation of young entrepreneurs in key sectors.” Also Read | PM internship scheme gets new performance metrics after pilot review The meeting was attended by the cabinet secretary, secretaries of key ministries and departments, and senior officials from the PMO.

At the meeting, the prime minister called for stronger team building, and urged the officials to work with a shared sense of purpose and break horizontal and vertical silos so that departments function in close coordination and deliver integrated outcomes. Highlighting the importance of citizen-centric governance, Modi said the people of India must remain at the centre of governance, adding that every decision and policy should be guided by the interests and aspirations of the common citizen. Modi said while India is making significant investments in infrastructure, equal priority must be given to developing indigenous technologies. He underscored the importance of technological self-reliance and building domestic capabilities in critical sectors.

Also Read | PM SVANidhi Scheme, PM Mudra Yojana may face repayment stress amid West Asia war He also said energy security is closely linked with national security, economic stability and citizens' welfare. He said India must achieve self-reliance in energy through innovation, diversification and accelerated capacity creation. Reforms are a continuous necessity for effective governance, the prime minister said, stressing the need to reform processes, improve work culture and strengthen institutional efficiency. He highlighted the need to strengthen cybersecurity as the use of technology expands across sectors, and encouraged greater participation of young innovators and entrepreneurs in the ecosystem and said it should evolve into a nationwide movement.