Imbibe spirit of competitive cooperative federalism: PM Narendra Modi

Asks states to improve business climate as a priority, to attract investment

As India tries to improve its ranking in the ease of doing business report of the World Bank from low of 130,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked states to accord priority for creating a conducive business climate, mixing the the spirit of cooperative federalism with competition to attract investment.

And, requested them to maximise use of Aadhaar, the citizen identification system, in their programmes and plans.

In the backdrop of farmer unrest, the PM also laid emphasis on agricultural reforms, including e-national agri marketing initiatives. He was addressing a day-long conference of state chief secretaries on a theme of 'States as drivers for