PM Modi asks babus to break silos, bring youth and universities into policymaking

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for closer collaboration among government departments, universities and young people to bring fresh perspectives into policymaking and help shape the country’s long-term future.

Chairing his third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India, Modi urged officials to adopt a long-term approach to policymaking and focus on how India should evolve in the years ahead. He also called for greater use of artificial intelligence while stressing that 'human intervention and judgement must remain central.'

PM described data as a national asset and highlighted differences in how data is collected and managed for different purposes. He called for solutions to improve interoperability and enable more effective use of data across government.


The prime minister also urged officials to move beyond working in silos, saying the problem was not just organisational but also one of mindset. He called for a greater sense of belongingness and stronger coordination across departments.

Modi also stressed the importance of informal interactions and team-building among senior officials. He also called for further strengthening India’s defence industry and making it more competitive globally.

The secretaries also shared their perspectives on key government priorities and challenges in implementation.