Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a national conference of chief secretaries of states and union territories at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on June 16 and 17. This is being seen as an important step towards strengthening the partnership between the Centre and state governments. Over 200 people representing the central government, states and UTs will participate in the conclave. People from the thematic sector will also take part in the event. The three-day conference that started on June 15, will focus on agriculture, job creation, education, ease of living and self-reliance.