Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi.
The three-day conference began on December 26, 2025.
It focused on strengthening Centre–State cooperation for long-term national development.
The theme was Human Capital for Viksit Bharat, linking governance with people-centric growth.

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•  Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi
•  Three-day conference from December 26, 2025
•  Platform for Centre–State dialogue, not political debate
•  Theme: Human Capital for Viksit Bharat
•  Focus on early childhood and school education quality
•  Emphasis on skilling for employability and productivity
•  Higher education discussed for innovation and research
•  Sports and extracurriculars highlighted for holistic development
•  Sessions on deregulation and ease of doing business
•  Technology in governance, AgriStack, tourism, Atmanirbhar Bharat discussed