New Delhi, June 11 -- Skilling, planned urbanisation, and affordable energy emerged as key themes during the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers stressing the need to align human capital development with India's long-term growth ambitions, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said on Thursday.

He said the discussions covered 'all aspects of life' of citizens, including education, healthcare and employment, with a strong emphasis on building a skilled workforce.

"It's very important because a skilled population is the key to success," he said.

Highlighting the importance of human capital in economic development, Lahiri said, "A literate population, a healthy populati...