Focus on low-hanging fruits to show results and create optimism : PM Modi to officials from backward districts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked officials in charge of 115 backward districts to focus on low hanging fruits and come up with pioneering innovations for development by April 14, the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar.

He was addressing a conference on ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre here. He also interacted with officials in charge of transformation of the districts.
“On April 14, we celebrate the jayanti of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Let us devote these coming three months to pioneering innovation in the less developed districts and transform the lives of the poor,” the Prime Minister said. The officials concerned should focus on “low hanging” fruits to show results and create an atmosphere of optimism and positivity, he said, adding success stories are needed to change the psyche of people.

Modi said serving in less developed districts “may not be glamorous but it will give an important platform to make a positive difference”. Stressing that all round and inclusive development is essential, the Prime Minister said that even in the states with strong development indicators there would be areas which would need greater push. “Once the people of India …read more