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PM pushes states to boost GST collection at NITI governing council meet

Crop diversification discussed most extensively in NITI governing council meet

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PM Narendra Modi with chief ministers and Union minister Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi

Sanjeeb MukherjeeArup Roychoudhury New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that states should develop a clear time-bound road map for the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and focus on promoting trade, tourism and technology. He also asked for collective action to increase Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections.

During the 7th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council, states, on the other hand, sought central assistance to help crop diversification. This was the first in-person NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting since 2019 and the PM interacted with chief ministers of states and lieutenant governors of Union Territories.

“The PM said the NEP has