Over the years, having worked in the Government of India, I have had the privilege of seeing and hearing about numerous meetings chaired by the Prime Minister. One perception that quickly became evident to me is that many people view him as intensely target-driven, a leader singularly focused on numbers, outcomes, milestones, and the relentless pursuit of transformational change. However, the reality is slightly different.
The Prime Minister also doubled the target of Lakhpati Didis by March 2029, raising it from 3 crore to 6 crore, marking a major step towards women empowerment.
Government sources said work on the new emission inventory has already started. The CPCB has been coordinating with IITs and other scientific institutions to study 7–8 major pollution sectors such as vehicles, waste, industries, and transboundary pollution coming from neighbouring states.
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan claimed that he could only extend his welcome to the Prime Minister through Twitter as the PMO had cancelled his speech at the event.