This is India’s century; it’ll benefit entire world: PM

Talking about India’s century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this will be a victory for all of humanity. India’s century thrives on everyone’s talent and is enriched by innovation, he said today at the NDTV World Summit.

The 21st century is ‘the India century’ as the country is growing rapidly and investors from around the world are excited about India. “This is a century in which India’s initiatives contribute to a more stable world and enhance global peace,” Modi said.

“Today, India is working in every sector and area with unprecedented speed,” he said. Noting the completion of 125 days of the third term of the government, he threw light on the work done in the country. He mentioned the government’s approval for 3 crore new pucca houses for the poor, initiation of infrastructure projects worth Rs 9 lakh crore, flagging off of 15 new Vande Bharat Trains, foundation stone laying of eight new airports, a Rs 2-lakh crore package for the youth, etc.

The Prime Minister stated that in the third term India’s growth has accelerated to such an extent that many rating agencies have raised their growth forecasts. He also pointed out the enthusiasm of experts like Mark Mobius, who advised global funds to invest at least 50 per cent of their funds in India’s share market. “When such seasoned experts advocate for major investments in India, it sends a strong message about our potential,” he added.

“India of today is both a developing nation and an emerging power,” the Prime Minister said, stressing that India understands the challenges of poverty and knows how to pave the path of progress. He highlighted the government’s fast-paced policy-making and decision-making processes and new reforms.

Addressing the issue of complacency, the Prime Minister said that this mindset does not drive a nation forward. He underlined the fact that 25 crore people have come out of poverty over the past 10 years and 12 crore toilets have been built and 16 crore gas connections have been provided, but it is not enough.

The Prime Minister further said that in the last 10 years, India has built over 350 medical colleges and more than 15 AIIMS, established over 1.5 lakh startups, and handed out Mudra loans to 8 crore young people. But “this is not enough,” the Prime Minister said, emphasizing the need for continuous progress of India’s youth.