India is transforming, 21st century will be ours : Narendra Modi
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is transforming and it will be a major player in the 21st century.
Delivering a keynote speech at the inaugural edition of PIO Parliamentarian Conference at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in the national capital, the PM also said that the country has moved ahead from the "nothing-will-change" (jaisa pehle tha vaisa chalta rahega, kuch badlega nahi) mindset has made World Bank and IMF look at it in a positive way.
“We are increasingly focusing on the world, our perception of the world is changing, its main reason is that India is transforming itself, it is being transformed. Reforms to transform is our guiding principle," Modi said.
“Keeping in mind the needs of 21st century, the government is increasing the investment in technology, transportation... 21st century is being considered the Asian century and India will l 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," he said.
“We do not intend to exploit anyone's resources, nor we are eyeing anyone's territory, our focus has always been on capacity building & resource development,” the PM said
Modi also claimed that whatever change has happened, it has happened in the past three years. "This is because we are using the principle, reform to transform.”
The PM said the hopes and aspirations of people of India are at the highest level at this time.
“The result of an irreversible change in their mindset will result in an overall change in the system, across all sectors."
Praising External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Modi said that along with taking care of Indian citizens, she actively helps NRIs as well.
“Sushma Swaraj ji not only takes care of Indian citizens but also the NRIs, under her our Ministry of External Affairs keeps an eye on problems of NRIs 24x7 with real-time monitoring system.”
In all 124 members of parliament (MPs) and 17 mayors from 23 countries including UK, USA, South Africa, Canada, among others are participating in the event, an annual celebration to mark the contribution of overseas Persons with Indian origin (PIO) towards their homeland.
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