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Modi to convene second Chintan Shivir in October for cabinet brainstorming
The Prime Minister will hold a second round of the strategic brainstorming session next month, building on discussions held in late September where ministers were organised into smaller working groups.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to convene the second edition of the Chintan Shivir in October, though the exact dates remain to be confirmed, according to officials familiar with the government's planning calendar.
The initiative, aimed at fostering in-depth policy deliberations within the cabinet, saw its first round conducted on September 23 and 24. During those sessions, ministers were divided into four groups comprising 17-18 members each for structured discussions with the Prime Minister on key governance and development issues.
The Chintan Shivir format represents an effort to move beyond routine cabinet meetings, creating dedicated forums for ministers to engage in focused thematic discussions and strategic planning. The breakout group structure allows for detailed examination of sector-specific challenges and opportunities across the government's priorities.
As the cabinet prepares for the second round, officials are working to finalise the schedule. The exact dates and format for the October session are expected to be announced in due course, with similar structures likely to guide the deliberations. The exercise reflects the government's emphasis on collaborative decision-making and comprehensive policy review at the ministerial level.