Modi discusses economic reforms, ease of doing business and impact of West Asia conflict with Economic Advisory Council**
BuzzBytes News Desk
NEW DELHI, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a high-level meeting with members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) to review India’s economic outlook and discuss measures aimed at sustaining growth amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
According to official sources, the meeting focused on strategies to further strengthen India’s economic growth trajectory in the face of ongoing global turmoil, including the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on India and the global economy.
Members of the Economic Advisory Council presented their assessment of the economic implications of the West Asia conflict and discussed various policy measures to safeguard India’s growth momentum.
The Prime Minister and the council members deliberated on a range of ideas and reforms aimed at boosting economic activity, strengthening resilience and enhancing India’s competitiveness in a challenging global environment.
Sources said the discussions also covered initiatives to improve ease of living and ease of doing business, with emphasis on reforms that can further support investment, innovation and economic expansion.
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister is an independent body that provides advice to the Government of India on economic and related policy matters.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra and Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das, along with members of the council.
The EAC-PM is currently chaired by S Mahendra Dev.
Its full-time members include Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi.
The council’s part-time members include Rakesh Mohan, Sajjid Z Chinoy, Neelkanth Mishra, Nilesh Shah, T T Ram Mohan, Soumya Kanti Ghosh, K V Raju, Chetan Ghate, Pami Dua, Pulak Ghosh and Gaurav Vallabh.
Officials said the EAC-PM plays a key role in analysing issues of macroeconomic importance and providing independent advice to the Prime Minister on economic policy, growth strategies and development priorities.
The council’s mandate includes examining economic issues referred to it by the Prime Minister, offering policy recommendations and undertaking studies on matters of national economic significance.
The meeting concluded with discussions on strengthening India’s economic resilience, sustaining growth momentum and advancing reforms aimed at improving governance, investment climate and overall economic performance.
