Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries 2025

Current Context: The Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries was held in New Delhi on 27–28 Dec 2025, chaired by PM Narendra Modi.

• The theme was “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat”, focusing on education, skilling, sports, and governance reforms.
• Key announcements included early childhood education reforms, vocational training programs, and integration of sports in schools.
• Launches featured “One State, One World Class Tourist Destination” and the National Manufacturing Mission to reduce import dependence.
• Expansion of Agristack was announced for smart supply chains and high‑value agriculture.
• Governance reforms emphasized technology‑driven tools and state deregulation to boost Ease of Doing Business.
• The conference aimed to strengthen Centre–State partnership and accelerate the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Question:

Q.1 What was the overarching theme of the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries 2025?
a) Digital India for Governance
b) Human Capital for Viksit Bharat
c) Atmanirbhar Bharat in Agriculture
d) Ease of Living Reforms

Answer: b) The theme "Human Capital for Viksit Bharat" highlighted India's demographic advantage (nearly 70% working-age population) and focused on education, skilling, sports, and extracurricular activities to accelerate national development.