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Narendra Modi says Centre committed to backward states at conference on Transformation of Aspirational Districts

FP Staff January 6, 2018, 14:51:27 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday used the first function at the newly inaugurated Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi to emphasise his government’s commitment to backward districts

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the first function at the newly inaugurated Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi and spoke about his government's commitment to backward districts. PTI

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Modi said uplifting backward districts of a region will transform the entire state and urged government officials to challenge themselves by taking postings in those districts. PTI

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"Once the people of India decide to do something, nothing is impossible," Modi said at the conference. PTI

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"On 14 April, we celebrate the jayanti of Babasaheb Ambedkar. Let us devote these coming three months to pioneering innovation in the less developed districts and transform the lives of the poor" said Modi. Twitter@narendramodi

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He also said that all-round and inclusive development was essential as even in the states with strong development indicators, there would be certain areas which would need greater push for development. PTI

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