New York: In a significant development, Prime Minister Modi on Sunday announced plans to open two new Indian consulates in the US- in Boston and Los Angeles - and a Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil studies at the University of Houston.
He expressed hope that these initiatives would further strengthen the bridge between India and its diaspora in the United States. He expressed the hope that the Indian diaspora, with its strong convening strength, would continue to play a crucial role in fostering closer ties between India and the US.
Addressing a large gathering of the Indian community at an event in Long Island, New York, the Prime Minister noted that the India-US relationship is profoundly enriched by the Indian American community, which plays a pivotal role in fostering ties between the two great democracies.
Prime Minister spoke about his meeting with President Biden the previous day at his home in Delaware. This special gesture reflected the bridge of trust that the Indian community has built with the United States. Over 15,000 people attended the event
He further spoke about his vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. He noted that the largest democratic exercise in human history had given him a historic third term, in which he was committed to work for the progress of India with ever greater dedication.
PM Modi highlighted transformative changes in India in the last decade- from the creation of next-generation infrastructure to pulling 250 million people out of poverty, India’s economic growth and going from being the 10th largest economy to the 5th largest, and now aiming at becoming the third largest economy in the world.
He underlined the government’s commitment to pursuing reforms to meet the aspirations of the people. He referred to the new vibrancy in the country, with innovation, entrepreneurship, start-ups, financial inclusion and digital empowerment propelling growth and prosperity. He highlighted the transformative impact at the grassroots level of women-led development and green transition.
Prime Minister pointed out that India was a major contributor to global growth, prosperity, peace and security, climate change action, innovation, supply and value chains, and in filling global skill gaps. India’s voice today resonated deeper and louder in the global arena, he added.
