Overview

• Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena chaired the State Level Steering Committee in Shimla with a focus on the upcoming Human Development Report.
• He said “business as usual” is insufficient, calling for holistic, participatory planning tailored to geography, aspirations, and local needs.
• The meeting reviewed climate action governance, with senior officials discussing strategies for sustainable development.
• Departments were instructed to take stock of existing resources and frameworks, flag funding shortfalls, and detail obstacles to mobilising new finance, including bureaucratic processes.
• Saxena underscored the interdependence of agriculture, water, and forestry, noting that disturbance in one sector undermines the others.