SME Times News Bureau | 21 Feb, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India
is on its way to become a 5 trillion dollar economy.
Addressing the Indian community in Korea, Modi said
India will soon become a 5 trillion dollar economy.
He spoke of the phenomenal progress made in Ease of
Doing Business, and in Ease of Living. He also mentioned reforms such as GST
and cashless economy.
He mentioned that the world is witnessing a
financial inclusion revolution in India. In this context he spoke of bank
accounts, insurance and Mudra loans.
He said that India's prestige is rising because of
several achievements. He mentioned free treatment for the poor, the tallest
statue in the world - Statue of Unity, and Digital India.
The Prime Minister also spoke of India's
developments in the field of clean energy, and the formation of the
International Solar Alliance.
The Prime Minister said that there is a new energy
in India today. He also mentioned that tomorrow, he shall receive the Seoul
Peace Prize, on behalf of the people of India, and the Indian diaspora.
Modi described the Indian community all over the
world, as ambassadors of India, whose hard work and discipline has raised
India's stature worldwide.
The Prime Minister said that India is celebrating
the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi this year. He said that the world must
know more about Bapu, and it is our responsibility to pursue this
objective.
The Prime Minister said that India's ties with Korea
are strengthening, and both countries are working together for peace, stability
and prosperity in the region.
He noted that Indian brands are now present in
Korea, and Korean brands are household names in India.