'Age Of Modern Air Warfare': PM Modi To Council Of Ministers In First Meeting After Op Sindoor

News18

3 days ago

Last Updated:
Apart from India's successful offensive, one of the key takeaways during the meeting was good governance and the goal of becoming a developed country by 2047
In the first meeting of the Council of Ministers after Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on modern warfare and the success of India's strikes against Pakistan.
Apart from India's successful offensive, one of the key takeaways during the three-and-half-hour meeting was governance and the goal of becoming a developed country by 2047 in alignment with the 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
'This is a significant response by our armed forces and a successful one. We should all take pride in their bravery," Modi told his colleagues, as per sources.
Chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers earlier this evening. pic.twitter.com/2miMKnwXXC — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2025
Modi said modern warfare was different from traditional methods, where troop management took days. 'In the past, people in Punjab had to wait for days to see troop mobilisation and war-related activities, including setting up camps. Modern warfare is air warfare, and the results were seen in 22 minutes," he said.
He said it had been almost a month since the strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), and India had achieved the desired results.
The Prime Minister spoke about India's growth and future goals, stressing that India's aim was to become a developed country by 2047. He said each department must set smaller, achievable goals leading to this bigger objective.
'Our goal is big. We have a lot to achieve, but time is short. We must push the envelope and get going," he said. 'The world is looking at India to become a major trade hub, but the focus must be on quality. Whatever we produce, there should be no compromise on quality, regardless of the quantity."
He highlighted India's achievement in becoming a significant market for indigenous defense equipment under the current regime. The work done by the government in the last 11 years, including the NDA leadership over the past year, is exemplary, he said.
The PM said the Central Vista is ready and, therefore, the ministries of North Block and South Block need to prepare for relocation. He advised his colleagues to address grievances with special care and maximise their efforts as a service to the nation. He added that ministers should visit 'aspirational" districts and spend time there to understand the situation better.
There were four key presentations at the meeting, including on 'aspirational blocks' by NITI Aayog, Jal Jeevan Mission by water resources ministry, government works in the last 11 years by the cabinet secretary, and on obesity by the health ministry.
Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!