Central Funds, Metro & Infra Tasks: Calls for Non-BJP CMs Raised At NITI Meet With PM Modi
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PM Modi additionally held one-on-one conferences with a few of these opposition leaders, the place the INDIA Bloc CMs offered key calls for and proposals
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met PM Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, Could 25. (Picture: X)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with a number of Chief Ministers from opposition-ruled states through the tenth Governing Council assembly of NITI Aayog, held in Delhi. The assembly, themed ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047’, introduced collectively leaders from throughout the nation to debate growth priorities and collaborative development.
Notable attendees from the non-BJP dominated states included, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.
Through the occasion, PM Modi additionally held one-on-one conferences with a few of these opposition leaders, the place the INDIA Bloc CMs offered key calls for and proposals regarding their respective states.
Stalin Submits Improvement Wishlist
Tamil Nadu CM M.Ok. Stalin shared on X that he submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister, detailing key proposals for Tamil Nadu’s growth and the reason for social justice.
The calls for included approval for Metro Rail tasks in Coimbatore and Madurai, switch of Chennai MRTS to Chennai Metro Rail Ltd, enlargement of Nationwide Freeway 32, and the institution of an AIIMS in Coimbatore, amongst others.
“Approval for Coimbatore & Madurai #Metro Switch of Chennai #MRTS to @cmrlofficial Improve NH32 (Chengalpattu–Tindivanam) to six/8 lanes Growth of Coimbatore & Madurai Airports Institution of an #AIIMS in Coimbatore Launch of funds beneath #SSA Change in nomenclature of sure communities in SC/ST Listing (‘N’/‘A’ to ‘R’) Inclusion of SC-converted Christians in SC checklist Safeguarding fishermen’s rights & expediting launch of detainees,” Stalin wrote.
Tamil Nadu CM additionally urged the PM Modi to think about these with urgency. “We hope the Hon’ble Prime Minister will think about these proposals with due urgency, within the true spirit of cooperative federalism,” he added.
Revanth Reddy Pushes For A number of Tasks
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy additionally took to X after his assembly with the Prime Minister, highlighting his states growth priorities.
In his calls for, Reddy urged for the completion of Hyderabad Metro Rail Part 2, speedy execution of the Regional Ring Highway, and strengthening of the semiconductor and pharma sectors, amongst different key tasks.
“As well as sought assist to additional strengthening Telangana’s place within the Semiconductor Ecosystem, together with the ISM challenge. We additionally demanded liberal Central assist for our defence & aerospace ecosystem. Wanting ahead to a constructive response to all our requests from the hon’ble Prime Minister,” Reddy wrote in his put up.
Throughout one-on-one assembly withHon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, mentioned the necessity for speedy city transformation with a must catalyse gamechanger tasks in #TelanganaAmongst them, I mentioned the necessity to have an accelerated closure for the Hyderabad Metro Rail… pic.twitter.com/nP8AtUaWLl
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) Could 24, 2025
Mann Seeks Particular Bundle For Border Districts
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann additionally used the NITI Aayog platform to hunt a particular industrial bundle for six border districts — Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fazilka, and Pathankot — citing their financial drawback as a consequence of proximity to Pakistan. He demanded incentives just like these supplied to Jammu & Kashmir, together with freight subsidies, PLI schemes, and tax aid.
Mann additionally urged the Centre to offer money incentives for maize cultivation as an alternative choice to the water-intensive paddy crop. He referred to as for particular grants for trauma centres, cyber safety, bunkers, and resilient infrastructure in border areas, noting restricted protection beneath the prevailing Vibrant Villages scheme.
Reiterating Punjab’s alignment with the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ imaginative and prescient, Mann mentioned the state’s ‘Imaginative and prescient 2047’ goals for over 8% annual GDP development by industrial and service-led growth. He pressed for better monetary devolution, inclusion of cesses and surcharges within the divisible pool, and cooperative federalism in decision-making.
(With inputs from businesses)
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