New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles Piyush Goyal has said that India is showing the world how to bring about mass transformation using digital platforms. Addressing the 19th annual Harvard India Conference on ‘India at 2030: Decade of Transformation’ recently here, he said the policies in the last seven years have created the foundation for the next 25 years when we celebrate India at 100.
“As we are committed to bring Ease of Doing Business in India, we are equally committed to Ease of Living for our people as well as Maximum Governance with Minimum Government… Government is working relentlessly towards that vision. Most recently, we launched the PM Gati Shakti National Infrastructure Master Plan that will help India plan its needs and implement infrastructure in a better way,” said Goyal, in his address through video conferencing.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said ‘India is a Bouquet of Hope for the World.’ “Powered by the triple engine of exports, investment and startups, the foundation has been set for India to become a global powerhouse… Even during COVID, India met all its international commitments, particularly in the Services sector, making it a trusted partner for the world,” he said, adding that India’s technology, talent and temperament is bringing hope to the world.
“Our exports both in goods and services have been the highest ever in the history of India. We hope to continue to grow in a much bigger way… Our Startups made 2021 the Year of Unicorns, with over 80 Unicorns currently, and over 60,000 Startups registered,” he said, adding that just two days back, we signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE. “It’s the fastest ever negotiated bilateral FTA globally,” he said.
Urging the Harvard India Diaspora to become part of India’s growth story, Goyal gave the students a three point Call for Action: Keep a part of India with you wherever you go and in whatever you do. Make Seva your guiding philosophy and try to give back to the nation. Mentor young aspiring minds of India in Tier II and Tier III cities and students of municipal schools and inspire them
Provide innovative solutions for farmers, artisans and weavers, small retailers, etc., and help realize the goals of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat and Make in India for the World. Quoting Mark Zuckerberg, Goyal said, “I am here to make something long term, anything else is temporary.” He said India is ready to take giant leaps towards transforming the nation and changing lives of 135 crore people. “India is one sixth of the world. Therefore when India grows, the world grows. When India reforms, the world transforms,” said Goyal, quoting Prime Minister Modi. /BI/
