Modi discusses women’s issues at meeting with council of ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told the council of ministers that the government will maintain the pace of progress in the coming days. The PM also told his ministers that depending on their performance, he has assured the people of India that the government will continue to work for the people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the 44th Pragati meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

The PM-led council of ministers held a lengthy discussion on the progress and milestones reached during the first 100 days of this government, even as issues affecting women and time-bound delivery of key policy measures to common people were discussed at length, senior officials said.

The meeting, which went on for 5 hours, also saw the PM emphasising on the need to spread public awareness about the new social sector and other initiatives of the government including important infrastructure projects in its third term. The PM also asked ministers to campaign on the key decisions taken by the government to the people.