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PM Modi highlights India’s 90% growth in over a decade, promises dynamic policies

“Over the last 10 years, the global economy has expanded by 35 per cent. Whereas, in the same 10 years, the economy of India has expanded by nearly 90 per cent,” he said while speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has performed better than predictions and that the country is scripting a whole new success story today.

“Over the last 10 years, the global economy has expanded by 35 per cent. Whereas, in the same 10 years, the economy of India has expanded by nearly 90 per cent,” he said while speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum.

“Today’s world is dynamic, and that’s why the policies of our government are also dynamic. We are shaping our policies not based on the past but with an eye on the future,” the PM said.

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Modi stated that India wants a world order that can ensure the inclusive development of the Global South. “We believe in a world order that ensures inclusive development for all, and especially for the Global South,” he said.

Noting that the government is now working at a pace three times as fast as before, Modi said that his resolves are even stronger (irade aur majboot hain) in the third term of the NDA government. “Today’s India is a land of opportunities…Today’s India honors the wealth creators,” he added. Modi said that India should become a leader in every sector of the world. He assured the country’s business community that the government will implement reforms and focus on high growth for the economy.

“We promise that we will facilitate, you promise that you will innovate. We promise that we will reform, you promise that you will perform. We promise that we will focus on high growth, you promise that you will focus on high quality,” he said.

Modi said that a strong India can bring great growth to all of humanity. A prosperous India can pave the way for the prosperity of the entire world, he said.

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“We have to remember the mantras of innovation, inclusion, and international cooperation,” he added.

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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