In his Independence Day address, PM Modi also said that Indian professionals should lead the emerging global gaming industry. The government's focus is on comprehensive skill development in every sector from agriculture to sanitation.
said on Thursday that many global companies are looking to invest in India. Modi also said that the country needs to work on 'Design in India' and 'Design for the World'. He said that under 'Design in India' we should make products that are of better quality and can be easily accepted all over the world. Only then we will be able to become a manufacturing hub. He also asked state governments to compete with each other to attract foreign investment.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, PM Modi said that most of the people he met in his third term wanted to invest in India. He said that India has a golden opportunity to become a global manufacturing hub and state governments should formulate policies to attract investments. He also stressed the importance of good governance and law and order.
Indians are leading the global gaming industry: PM
The Prime Minister, in his 11th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, also said that Indian professionals should lead the emerging global gaming industry. He said the government's focus is on comprehensive skill development in every sector from agriculture to sanitation. India has encouraged growth and innovation through the 'Skill India' programme. He said 'Vocal for Local' has become the mantra of the Indian economy and with 'One District, One Product', every district now takes pride in its production. Modi said the country is also making all efforts to become self-reliant in the energy sector and tackle climate change.
There is a need for change in the agriculture sector: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for change in the agriculture sector and said the government is making extensive efforts to improve the lives of farmers. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he also expressed concern over the deterioration in soil health due to the use of chemical fertilizers. He said the government has launched programs to promote natural farming and budget allocations for such farming practices have also been increased. Modi expressed confidence that India can become the world's organic food producer. He said, “It is very important to change our agriculture system. This is the need of the hour.” Modi said his government is helping farmers in every possible way to adopt modern methods. He mentioned easy loans to buy drones as one such solution.