Making India $5 trillion economy by 2024 challenging, but achievable: PM Modi at NITI Aayog meet

Addressing the fifth NITI Aayog meet, PM Modi said, " we are now moving towards a governance system characterised by performance, transparency & delivery. I urge members of the Governing Council to help create a govt setup which works and has the people's trust."

Goal to make India trillion economy by 2024 challenging, but achievable: PM Modi at NITI Aayog meet — This was the first NITI Aayog meeting since Modi returned to power and inducted new members into the governing body, including Amit Shah. (PTI Photo)

At the fifth meeting of the NITI Aayog’s Governing Council, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday highlighted that the goal of making India a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024 is “challenging, but achievable” with the concerted efforts of states. He stated that states should recognise their core competence, and work towards raising GDP targets right from the district level.