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**Prime Minister Modi Charts Course for “Next-Generation Reforms” in High-Level Meeting**

**New Delhi, August 18, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting today with key Union Ministers, Secretaries, and leading economists to outline the roadmap for the “next-generation reforms” he announced during his Independence Day address. The meeting, attended by prominent figures including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focused on strategies to bolster India’s self-reliance across various sectors, from semiconductors to fertilisers.

The discussions centred on swift and comprehensive reforms aimed at improving both the “Ease of Living” and the “Ease of Doing Business” within India, ultimately driving economic prosperity. As highlighted by the Prime Minister in a post on X (formerly Twitter), the government is committed to implementing these reforms across all sectors.

This initiative builds on Mr. Modi’s August 15th announcement regarding the formation of a task force dedicated to these next-generation reforms, including a revision of Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws. The Prime Minister devoted a significant portion of his Independence Day speech to emphasizing India’s potential for self-reliance and the need for strategic reforms to unlock its full potential.

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