[1]AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit, a flagship programme of the Gujarat government, in Gandhinagar today. The event saw the participation of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and US Secretary of State John Kerry.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi’s speech:
I extend solidarity with the people of France.
- This event is perhaps the biggest gathering on earth where a budding entrepreneur has opportunity to see President of the World Bank.
- And where a young farmer can listen to the views of the UN Secretary General on issues like food security.
- We are here as a family, not only in terms of space, but because we recognise that someone’s dream is dependent on someone’s direction.
- The ultimate objective is welfare of all- Loka Samastah Sukhinau Bhavantu.
- All of us want the planet earth to become a better place to live.
- Have travelled across India and to parts of the world. The biggest concern is about the global economy.
- We all have to find ways for economic stability and recovery.
- My Government is trying to generate confidence.
- There is tremendous interest in India. Countries are coming forward to work with us.
- We will have to change the way we have been approaching problems. Recession is often seen just in the context of business and industry.
- Have we ever thought of recession as being the result of low per capita income in countries where a majority of global population lives?
- Have we ever thought of its solution in terms of enhancing the common man’s employability, income and purchasing power?
- I urge you to visit Dandi Kutir and the Exhibitions where products and services across the world are showcased.
- The best outcome of this event should be inclusiveness and involvement of communities needing care and development.
- Our last national elections marked a turning point in Indian democracy. They indicated the high aspirations of our people.
- Government is committed to changing and improving the economic and social condition of India including the quality of life.
- In a short span of seven months, we have been able to change the atmosphere of despair and uncertainty.
- Since the first day my government is actively working to revive the economy.
- We want to promote co-operative federalism in the country. At the same time, we want a competitive element among the states.
- I call this new form of federalism Co-operative and Competitive Federalism.
- We are not merely making commitments and announcements. We are also backing them up with concrete action.
- I announced a Financial Inclusion programme. In four months we have opened more than 100 million bank accounts.
- We have put focus on building infrastructure through public and private investments.
- In order to execute the infrastructure plan a fast track PPP mechanism is being put in place.
- We are undertaking the Sagarmala project to ensure port led development.
- We are also keen to move towards the next generation infrastructure.
- Government of India is working towards single window clearance at the Federal and State levels.
- Ease of doing business in India is a prime concern for you and us. I assure you that we are working very seriously on these issues.
- We have large number of hands to work. And, we have even larger number of dreams to be realised.
- Development process should benefit the common man as well as the business sector.
- We have made commitments to our people. We have made commitments to ourselves. We have made commitments for India’s great future.
- We are dreaming big. Our dreams are numerous. Our dreams can become the seeds of your growth. Our aspirations can propel your ambitions.
- India is changing fast. India is growing fast. India is moving faster than expected.
- India is learning even faster. India is ready than ever before.
- Let us join hands! Let us work together for progress, prosperity and peace.
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