The Prime Minister also highlighted an ongoing campaign in India to empower the poor of the country, something that is being discussed globally now.
Reflecting upon India’s transformation from a country that till recently imported medical devices and equipment to one that is ready to “save humanity” with two Made-In-India vaccines to fight coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke about the various areas in which the country had developed.
While virtually inaugurating the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, PM Modi said: “India used to import PPE kits, masks, ventilators, and testing kits from outside but today our nation is self-reliant. Today India is ready to save humanity with two ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccines.”
One of Ministry of External Affairs’ flagship event, the convention provides an important platform to engage and connect with overseas Indians, an official release has said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted an ongoing campaign in India to empower the poor of the country, something that is being discussed globally now.
“When India stood in the face of terrorism, the world too got the courage to face this challenge. Today, India is using technology to end corruption. Money worth lakhs and crores are directly being credited to account of beneficiary,” PM Modi said.
Praising the overseas Indian community for the role it played and performing its duties around the world during the past year of turmoil, PM Modi said: “This is our tradition. This is our soil’s culture. The world’s trust in Indians is strengthening in terms of social and political leadership.”
Citing as a glittering example of this approach of service among Indians abroad, PM Modi named the new Suriname President Chandika Prasad Santokhi, the chief guest of this year’s Pravasi event.
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