The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on Wednesday discussed issues related to employment and growth, an official statement said. The EAC-PM, headed by Niti Aayog Member Bibek Debroy, held its third meeting.
“To continue the ongoing discussion on employment and growth, two presentations were made. NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand made a presentation on Strategic options for enhancing agricultural productivity, income and pro-employment growth in Agriculture and Allied Sectors,” the statement said. Ministry of Rural Development Secretary Amarjeet Sinha made a presentation on the ‘Mission Antyodaya for Poverty Free Panchayats’, it added. Besides, Officer on Special Duty in the EAC-PM Kishore Desai a presentation on trade-related issues.