The Economic Times

2026 Chief Secretaries Meet to focus on mining, infra & AI in govt; only 224 of 422 action points completed since 2022

At the upcoming Chief Secretaries Conference, key discussions are expected to focus on mining initiatives and infrastructure development. Technology-driven governance is also likely to take centre stage as a key theme. Notably, reform completion rates have remained disappointingly low following previous conferences, prompting states to identify their critical priorities for Viksit Bharat@2047. The agenda will also address the need for deregulation and greater competition among states.