- Vision 2047 Uttarakhand review
- Anand Bardhan development meeting
- CPPGG and SETU directives
- Local bodies’ empowerment plans
Uttarakhand has taken another major step toward achieving its vision of becoming a fully developed state by 2047. In a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, officials from the Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPPGG) and the State Institute for Empowering and Transforming Uttarakhand (SETU) presented progress updates on the roadmap for the state’s long-term development.
Chief Secretary Reviews Progress Toward Developed Uttarakhand 2047
The meeting focused on reviewing the state’s ongoing transformation initiatives aimed at building a self-reliant, modern, and inclusive Uttarakhand. According to media reports, SETU Commission members presented a detailed progress report through a structured presentation highlighting key policy areas and measurable outcomes planned under the 2047 vision framework.
Key Directives for CPPGG and SETU
Chief Secretary Bardhan instructed both CPPGG and SETU officials to finalize measurable standards and indicators for various development dimensions, covering governance quality, infrastructure growth, and public welfare.
He emphasized that these benchmarks should be shared with departmental secretaries to incorporate their feedback into the master plan. The directives also called for integrating practical field experiences and expert insights into measurable policy indicators to ensure realistic outcomes and on-ground efficiency.
Focus on Local Governance and Financial Independence
The discussion also revolved around strengthening urban and rural local bodies. As per several media sources, Bardhan directed the departments to include robust strategies to make municipal and panchayat institutions financially self-sufficient. Population and demographic data were also advised to be integrated into planning parameters for balanced and data-driven decision-making.
Presence of Senior Officials
Prominent officials attending the meeting included Principal Secretary Dr. R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary (Planning) Sridhar Babu Addanki, and SETU Director Manoj Pant, among others. They provided key insights into departmental actions and timelines aligned with the 2047 vision mission, ensuring efficient coordination across state agencies.
The review meeting reaffirmed Uttarakhand’s focus on sustainable growth through evidence-based governance, localized empowerment, and measurable policy outcomes aimed at transforming the state into a leading development model by 2047.
Experts believe such integrated planning efforts could set a case study for effective state-led modernization and citizen-centric governance in India’s Himalayan region.
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