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Prime Minister Calls for Better Teamwork Across Government Departments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a third high‑level meeting with senior secretaries to set a coordinated action plan for the nation.

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Key Points

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Meeting addressed infrastructure, connectivity, security, external affairs, and governance.

Promoted the use of Artificial Intelligence alongside human judgment.

Identified data as a national asset needing better integration across departments.

Suggested stronger partnerships with academic institutions and young innovators.

Focused on enhancing the defence industry, shipbuilding, and port‑led economic growth.

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He urged officials to break down departmental “silos,” adopt a long‑term perspective, and improve data interoperability.

The discussion highlighted the role of Artificial Intelligence, while stressing the need for human oversight.

Modi emphasized collaboration with universities and youth to bring fresh ideas into policy making, especially in defence, shipbuilding, and trade.

He also called for a shift from merely building ports to using ports as hubs that drive broader economic development.

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6 words

interoperability

the ability of different systems or departments to work together smoothly

Artificial Intelligence

advanced computer technology that can learn and make decisions

infrastructure

large physical structures like roads, bridges, and ports that support a country’s activities

defence industry

companies and research that create equipment and technology to protect the country

port‑led development

using harbors as central points to boost trade and other economic activities

long‑term perspective

thinking about how actions will affect the future many years ahead

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