New Delhi, Jan 9: Terming 'Reforms to transform' as the guiding principle of the NDA government
at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the world was
looking at India in a positive way in the last three years.
Addressing the first Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
Parliamentary Conference in the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra’ here, the Prime
Minister said that in the last few years, the image of the country in eyes of
the world has changed.
'Today, bodies like the World Bank, IMF and Moody's are looking at India in a very positive way. India has moved way ahead of the 'jaisa pehle tha vaisa chalta rahega, kuch badlega nahi' thinking.. Aims and aspirations of our people are on an all time high and that is because of the transformation the country is going through,' Mr Modi said in his address at the conference, being attended by as many as 124 Members of Parliament (MPs) and 17 mayors from 23 countries.
The PM said that more than half the investment in sectors like construction, air transport, mining, computer software, hardware, electrical equipment and many others, till now had happened in the last three years.
'Keeping in mind the needs of 21st century, the government is increasing the investment in technology and transportation,' he said.
'The 21st century is being considered the Asian century and India will be a major player in this with the growing stature of our country and you shall feel proud about our growth, hence inspiring us to work even harder,' the Prime Minister said.
Describing the gathering of PIOs as a 'mini world Parliament' , the PM said, 'When there is news about how you all are influencing the geo-politics of where you live and how you are making policies, we feel proud.
No matter where they are, I can imagine how happy your ancestors must be on seeing you all here.'
The PM said India's relations with countries of the world was governed by spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (whole world is our family ).
'During earthquake in Nepal, flood in Sri Lanka, water problems in the Maldives; India was the first to respond. When crisis struck Yemen, we saved our 4,500 people as well as 2000 others. India's humanity even in grave situations like these is a part of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam',' he said.
'Thousands of Indian soldiers laid down their lives in the two World Wars, although India did not eye an inch of foreign territory. We do not intend to exploit anyone's resources, nor we are eyeing anyone's territory, our focus has always been on capacity building and resource development,' Mr Modi added. UNI
'Today, bodies like the World Bank, IMF and Moody's are looking at India in a very positive way. India has moved way ahead of the 'jaisa pehle tha vaisa chalta rahega, kuch badlega nahi' thinking.. Aims and aspirations of our people are on an all time high and that is because of the transformation the country is going through,' Mr Modi said in his address at the conference, being attended by as many as 124 Members of Parliament (MPs) and 17 mayors from 23 countries.
The PM said that more than half the investment in sectors like construction, air transport, mining, computer software, hardware, electrical equipment and many others, till now had happened in the last three years.
'Keeping in mind the needs of 21st century, the government is increasing the investment in technology and transportation,' he said.
'The 21st century is being considered the Asian century and India will be a major player in this with the growing stature of our country and you shall feel proud about our growth, hence inspiring us to work even harder,' the Prime Minister said.
Describing the gathering of PIOs as a 'mini world Parliament' , the PM said, 'When there is news about how you all are influencing the geo-politics of where you live and how you are making policies, we feel proud.
No matter where they are, I can imagine how happy your ancestors must be on seeing you all here.'
The PM said India's relations with countries of the world was governed by spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (whole world is our family ).
'During earthquake in Nepal, flood in Sri Lanka, water problems in the Maldives; India was the first to respond. When crisis struck Yemen, we saved our 4,500 people as well as 2000 others. India's humanity even in grave situations like these is a part of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam',' he said.
'Thousands of Indian soldiers laid down their lives in the two World Wars, although India did not eye an inch of foreign territory. We do not intend to exploit anyone's resources, nor we are eyeing anyone's territory, our focus has always been on capacity building and resource development,' Mr Modi added. UNI
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