PM Modi Exclusive: Here Are Top 10 Key Takeaways From The Interview
From infrastructure to federalism and entrepreneurship, here's what the prime minister spoke about.
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about his governance strategies, policies, employment and stock markets.
Modi said that his vision for India is fuelled by a "comprehensive and integrated strategy" on governance to achieve goals for by 2047, when India will complete a century as an independent nation.
"We have taken multiple views on India at 100," he said in the interview. "We have broken down the plans into 25 years, 10 years, 5 years, 1 year, and 100 days. The young population of India is enthusiastic and we need to channel that for maximum benefits."
In the first 125 days, he said, focus is on how to make the dreams of youth come true. "The current developments are taking us towards a better future for next 1,000 years," he added. "This is India’s time. We can’t let go of the opportunity."
Following are the key takeaways from PM Modi's interview with NDTV:
The mantra for infrastructure push is ensuring scope, scale, speed and skill.
There's a need for competitive and cooperative federalism among states to lure larger pool of global investors.
The current government has done maximum economic reforms, while encouraging pro-entrepreneurship policies.
Risk-taking capacity should increase in every citizen.
The stock market gets a lot of young investors, and their risk-taking ability should be increased.
After June 4, stock markets will set new records.
Shares of public sector undertakings are rising, with those of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. on a stellar run.
Green technology will be a great employment generator.
Been a strong proponent of fiscal discipline. Controlling fiscal deficit should be followed religiously.
Welfare schemes are a big part of India’s social infrastructure. Targeted welfare schemes and improvement in quality of life is an asset.
