11:55 June 11
India has a future in solar energy: PM Modi
1. It is time for to invest hugely in solar energy
2. With timely actions, India can become a 'solar hub' in the near future
3. The key is to make every Indian 'self confident', only then can the country become self-reliant in terms of businesses and self-sufficient in terms of economy.
11:48 June 11
What Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow: PM Modi on West Bengal's manufacturing sector
1. We have to revive the historical excellence of Bengal in manufacturing sector. We've always heard "What Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow. We have to take inspiration from this and move forward together, said PM Modi.
2. Making India free from single-use plastic is one way to develop the jute business in India. West Bengal should now invest more in the jute industry. This can be profitable to state and the ICC in terms of businesses.
3. People-centric, people-driven and planet-friendly approaches have become a part of governance in the last few years.
4. Banking has become contactless and are available 24*7. BHIM App, RuPay Card have come forward as great examples of self-reliance.
11:38 June 11
Concept of 'people, planet, profit' essential for businesses in India: PM Modi
1. At this time we've to take Indian economy out of 'command and control' and take it towards 'plug and play'. This isn't the time for conservative approach. It's time for bold decisions & bold investments. It's time to prepare a globally competitive domestic supply chain.
2. It requires a globally competitive economy which could only be built through self-reliance
3. 'People, planet and profit' are not opposite to each other. They are inter-linked and can easily co-exist.
4. Low costs increase the sale and profit of any product. Electricity bills have gone down. 19,000 crore Rs are being saved that were earlier spent on electricity bills. This has all become possible due to the introduction of LED bulbs. And it is just an example.
5. People on both ends of the supply chain are benefited if products are produced in India.
11:29 June 11
Northeast might soon become the organic capital of India: PM Modi
"Major reforms introduced for farmers are now being brought to reality," said PM Modi
1. Investment in MSMEs have been increased.
2. Coal and mining sectors are being made more competitive
3. Young minds are welcome to invest in agricultural economy
4. Essential Commodities Act, collaboration between businessmen and farmers are a step forward for the farmers
5. Cluster-based approach has introduced new dimensions for various businesses
6. Northeast might soon become the organic capital of the country with these approaches
11:21 June 11
COVID-19 pandemic is a turning point for the country to become self-reliant: PM Modi
1. Every citizen of this country has resolved to turn this crisis into an opportunity. We have to make this a major turning point for this nation. What is that turning point? A self-reliant India.
2. But it has also raised questions on self-reliance in terms of medical equipments, aviation sectors, coal mining, among others.
3. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan or Self-Reliant India Campaign is one step ahead towards achieving the goal of self-reliance.
4. Promotion and engagement in business with small-scale businessmen is the only way to make India self-reliant
5. It is high time that we become'vocal for local'
11:10 June 11
PM Modi greets in Bengali, throws light to the crisis India is presently witnessing
PM Modi greeted everyone in Bengali at the beginning of his address to greets everyone in Bengali at the 95th annual plenary session of Indian Chamber of Commerce.
Key points of his addressal:
1. ICC has contributed a lot in the development of northeast, especially the manufacturing industry. It has served people for the last 95 years and continues to do so.
2. ICC has also played a major role in India's growth trajectory.
3. Today, our country is undergoing multiple challenges. India, among other countries, is fighting the coronavirus crisis. Apart from that, it is also witnessing, fires, earthquakes, cyclones and locust attacks.
08:24 June 11
PM Modi to address 95th annual plenary session of Indian Chamber of Commerce today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address of the 95th annual plenary session of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today at 11 am via video conferencing.
Earlier on June 2, Prime Minister Modi participated in the annual general meeting of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the foremost national chamber, through a video conference.
He had said at the meeting of CII that Indian industries should take advantage of the trust developed towards India as the world is looking for a trusted and reliable partner.
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Addressing the 125th Annual Session of CII, the Prime Minister said: "World is looking for a trusted, reliable partner. India has potential, strength and ability. Today, Indian industries should take advantage of the trust developed in the world towards India... Getting growth back is not that difficult. The biggest thing is that Indian industries have a clear path of self-reliance."
He said that the country now needs to manufacture products which are 'Made in India' but are 'Made for the World'.
The Prime Minister said that ration has been provided to 74 crore beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana while adding that ration is also being provided to migrant labourers for free.
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