Atmanirbhar Bharat is the way forward to get growth back, says PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday delivered the inaugural address at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Session 2020- “Getting Growth Back”. This is PM’s first major speech on the Indian Economy since the announcement of Unlock-1.

The virtual online meeting at the annual session of the CII assumes significance as companies are resuming operations after the government has allowed gradual phasing out of the lockdown. The CII is an industry association in India and is completing 125 years of its journey this year.

Here are the updates

Let us pledge to make the country Atmanirbhar Bharat and invest all our energy for making this a success. Government stands with you: PM

Our government considers private sector as the partner of country’s growth chart. Government will take care of all your concerns and need regarding Armanirbhar Bharat. I have continuously held discussion with all the stakeholders and this will continue: PM

You can participate in the rural economy by making investment. Infrastructures are being built in villages for clusters on local agro products. CII members have a lot of oportunities here

I am very proud to say that in just 3 months you have started Personal Protective Equipment -PPE industry worth crores of rupees. We need products that are Made in India and Made for the World

Government is doing such policy reforms that people had stopped expecting about: PM

Getting Growth Back is not very difficult. Indian Industries have a clear path for this which is Atmanirbhar Bharat. Atmanirbhar Bharat can be completely integrated with world economy. Atmanirbhar Bharat means we become stronger and embrace the world.

We must invest in such a robust Local Supply Chain that will strengthen India’s participation in Global Supply Chain

Government’s direction in mining sector, energy sector, research and technology will give immense opportunity to the industries and also open job opportunities for the youth: PM

The participation of Private players is becoming a reality in the country’s strategic sectors

There has been a long standing demand to change the definition of MSMEs

Government has taken steps to bring relief to farmers via amendment of APMC Act, opened up non-strategic sectors to private sector, freed up coal sector by allowing commercial mining. We are also undertaking long pending labour reforms, says PM

World is looking for a trusted, reliable partner. India has the potential, strength and ability. Industry should take the opportunity of the trust that has developed for India all over the world

For us, reforms does not mean some random or scattered decisions. For us, reforms means systemic, planned, integrated, inter-connected and futuristic process. For us, reforms means the ability to take decisions and take them to logical conclusion: PM

During lockdown, government has provided more than 8 crore gas cylinder for free

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yogna has helped the poor and needy. Nearly 74 crore Beneficiaries have got ration under this scheme

We need to highlight on 5 I: Intent, Inclusion, Investment, Infrastructure and Innovation

We have gone past the lockdown, opening large part of economy. More parts of economy will open up from June 8: Modi

Making the economy strong post COVID-19 is the top priority now, says Modi

I say so because I believe in India's innovation capabilities. I say so because I am confident on India's intellect, MSMEs and entrepreneurs: Modi

From “Getting Growth Back”, I will go a step ahead and say 'Yes we will definitely get our growth back' says PM

Online events like these are becoming new normal in times of Corona: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates CII on completing 125 years

CII has been dedicated to nation building. We are most privileged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to inaugurate the session: Vikram Kirloskar, President, CII

CII is the only industry association with a social compact for a caring industry. CII has played an important role in the nation's development agenda: Kirloskar

CII connects and has vast network across geographies and opens a new door for India on foreign shores: Kirloskar

CII has touched the lives of almost 80 lakh people during the current pandemic crisis: Kirloskar

As we bring back growth, CII is committed to ensuring that it is inclusive for all sections of society. Industry will need to play a major role in this: Kirloskar