New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India would soon launch a National Manufacturing Mission (NMM), urging states to give this top priority and create infrastructure to attract global companies.

Speaking at the national conference of chief secretaries in the capital, Modi said that the mission covers ease of doing business, especially with respect to land, utilities and social infrastructure.

The Prime Minister also called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost 'ease of doing business' and strengthen the services sector, an official statement said.

Modi said that in services, there should be greater emphasis on areas like healthcare, education, transport, tourism, professional services and artificia...