Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called upon all Union Territories to exchange best practices while stressing on safe UTs, completion of flagship schemes, minimum Government and maximum governance and zero tolerance against corruption.
He said the Union Territories should become models of self-reliance and every Union Territory should be proud of its heritage.
The Home Minister also said that immense tourism potential will be developed in Union Territories. He was addressing of Union Territories here.
In his address, the Home Minister emphasized on making Union Territories a role model for the country and said that if the potential of Union Territories is fully harnessed, India will be able to achieve the goal of becoming the third largest economy in the world.
Shah also directed the Union Territories to prepare their vision for 2047. He said that Union Territories should take inspiration from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's motto of "vocal for local" and "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" while striving to become a hub of tourism, development and welfare.
“The conference provided an opportunity for cross learning and knowledge sharing between Union Territories and other stakeholders, as well as a platform for Union Territories to voice their aspirations, achievements, local priorities and unique challenges…..
The three working areas - economic development, tourism and flagship plans and best practices were discussed in detail and shaped the agenda of the conference,” said Home Ministry in a statement.
The conference was attended by the Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, Cabinet Rajiv Gauba Secretary, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Chief Secretaries /Advisor to the Administrator and other officers of the Union Territories, the Ministry of Home Affairs and senior officers from the concerned Central Ministries.