PM Narendra Modi chairs NITI Aayog's 11th Governing Council meeting; Tamil Nadu CM opposes NEET

PM Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was attended by chief ministers, lieutenant governors, central ministers, and NITI Aayog officials. Notably, Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari participated for the first time, along with three new non-BJP-NDA chief ministers: Karnataka CM Shivakumar, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, and Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan.

During the meeting, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposed the NEET examination, stating that it adversely affects students from rural and economically weaker backgrounds. He demanded that admissions to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH seats under Tamil Nadu's state quota be based on Class 12 marks instead.

The meeting focused on achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047, with discussions on inclusive human development, employment, skill development, health, nutrition, equal opportunities, and digital governance. Strategies to align state development visions with national goals and ensure effective implementation of development plans at the grassroots level were also deliberated. Recommendations from the National Conference of Chief Secretaries, scheduled for December 2025, were reviewed.

This year's theme for the NITI Aayog meeting was 'Inclusive Human Development for Developed India @2047,' emphasizing equitable development across all demographics and regions. The central government aims to strengthen human capital, increase employment, and reduce regional disparities to achieve this vision.

Key Points
- PM Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in Delhi.
- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposed NEET, citing its impact on rural and economically weaker students.
- Vijay demanded admissions to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH seats based on Class 12 marks.
- The meeting discussed inclusive human development and strategies for achieving a developed India by 2047.
- The theme of the meeting was 'Inclusive Human Development for Developed India @2047.'