The two-day Chintan Shivir is aimed at reviewing governance, improving coordination among ministries and shaping the government’s future agenda NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed setting up of over half a dozen groups comprising ministers, each having eight members, to brainstorm on issues including self-improvement, communication and governance ahead of two-day “Chintan Shivir” of entire council of ministers scheduled next week, TOI has learnt.The retreat will be held at Seva Teerth and comes almost midway through the third term of Modi-led NDA govt. A similar Chintan Shivir was conducted on Oct 21, 2021, barely months after a major Cabinet reshuffle during the second term. At that time, deliberations focused on governance and policy making and this exercise was aimed at helping ministers better understand issues of governance. Different ministers had made detailed presentations with participation of their colleagues in the council.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe next brainstorming session is expected to follow a similar format, with thematic discussions and presentations by different groups. This is being seen as taking stock of governance, improving coordination among ministries and preparing the govt’s future agenda.Officials said that recently ministries were asked to provide the actions taken on the recommendations of the 2021 Chintan Shivir meeting. Several directions were issued to ministers and ministries, including to have live dashboards of ministry’s activities, review progress and hold interactions with all staff to get feedback and ideas. “This was an indication that at any point of time there could be a review of progress across ministries,” said an official.Last week, the PM had asked all ministers to work on making official websites of ministries and departments more user-friendly.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Who Will Teach?’: Abhijeet Dipke Flags Teacher Shortage, School Gaps In Tribal AreasUPI MDR Row: Government Rules Out Rollback, 0.4% Merchant Charge Above Rs 2,000 From October 15Supreme Court Sets Priorities For CJP Protest Probe, Orders Witness Protection And ConfidentialityMathura SP Leader Rajan Rizvi Booked Over Alleged WhatsApp Messages to Woman‘Unacceptable’: India Summons Islamabad Envoy As Pakistan’s Ship Collides With Indian Naval UnitGurugram Hit-and-Run: Sia Says ‘Arrest Is Not Enough’, Demands Strict Action‘Iron Lady’ Sanjukta Parashar Becomes First Woman To Head CRPF’s Elite CoBRA Commando UnitIndia, US Begin Yudh Abhyas 2026 With 1,200 Troops In Uttarakhand, Focus On High-Altitude WarfareIndia, US Begin Yudh Abhyas 2026 With 1,200 Troops In Uttarakhand, Focus On High-Altitude WarfareBengal Govt Transfers IPS Officer Bushra Bano After ‘Assalam Aleikum’ Video Row123Photostories5 luxury bags inspired by ancient Indian Navratnas that turn sacred symbolism into high-fashion goldHuma Qureshi turns heads at the Emmys 2026 in a sleek black gown that signals pure fashion business10 baby names inspired by French eleganceTaking cues from Ananya Pandey’s love for Indo-Chinese food, we picked 5 popular dishes for you to try (Recipes inside)10 unconventional paneer dishes from across India‘I got to know, yahan toh kat gaya’: Isha Rikhi hints at ‘physical, emotional, social cheating’ after Badshah split5 vitamin B12-rich foods you can eat daily: One may already be in your kitchenFrom divorce with ex-husband Onler Kom to allegations of an extra-marital affair: Bigg Boss 20 contestant Mary Kom’s controversiesStep-by-step guide to prepare and use turmeric ice cubes for a fresh-looking glowSuriya and Jyotika turn their vow renewal ceremony into a fashion fairytale in matching all-white ensembles after 20 years123Hot PicksDean Ambrose Net WorthNHL Training CampStock Market TodayRajasthan Election ResultCrude oil price todayKVS NVS Tier 2 resultBank of Baroda LBO recruitmentPunjab Lecturer Cadre admit cardUPI transactionsTop TrendingDisha Salian CaseUmar KhalidGuwahati Murder CaseSupreme CourtLebron JamesStephanie VaquerGurgaon Hit and RunRajasthan Election ResultUS Iran WarGuwahati Murder Case
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed setting up of over half a dozen groups comprising ministers, each having eight members, to brainstorm on issues including self-improvement, communication and governance ahead of two-day “Chintan Shivir” of entire council of ministers scheduled next week, TOI has learnt.The retreat will be held at Seva Teerth and comes almost midway through the third term of Modi-led NDA govt. A similar Chintan Shivir was conducted on Oct 21, 2021, barely months after a major Cabinet reshuffle during the second term. At that time, deliberations focused on governance and policy making and this exercise was aimed at helping ministers better understand issues of governance. Different ministers had made detailed presentations with participation of their colleagues in the council.
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The next brainstorming session is expected to follow a similar format, with thematic discussions and presentations by different groups. This is being seen as taking stock of governance, improving coordination among ministries and preparing the govt’s future agenda.Officials said that recently ministries were asked to provide the actions taken on the recommendations of the 2021 Chintan Shivir meeting. Several directions were issued to ministers and ministries, including to have live dashboards of ministry’s activities, review progress and hold interactions with all staff to get feedback and ideas. “This was an indication that at any point of time there could be a review of progress across ministries,” said an official.Last week, the PM had asked all ministers to work on making official websites of ministries and departments more user-friendly.
