Modi asks ministers to complete projects within deadline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised his Council of Ministers to ensure projects were completed within the timeframe and due publicity given to the achievements of the government. Addressing his Council of Ministers in New Delhi yesterday evening, Mr. Modi said the deadlines, especially of social sector schemes, are sacrosanct and should not be missed at any cost. He said, when government announces a scheme, it increases the expectations of the people.

The Prime Minister showed keen interest in the progress made in his pet project Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He also suggested organising 'Urja Divas' in villages and other places electrified after many years.

Presentations were also made on Swachh Bharat Mission,



housing for all by 2022, Atal pension scheme, Prime Minister Jeevan Suraksha, Jan Dhan Yojna, skill development scheme, setting up of six IIMs, three AIIMS and six IITs and the newly enacted Juvenile Justice law.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur, Health Minister J P Nadda and Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan were among the prominent ministers present at the meeting.

This is the second review meeting of its kind. The first was held on 27th of last month. In that meeting, Prime Minister had reviewed the status of implementation of several key Cabinet and CCEA decisions taken in the last 18 months by NDA government.