New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Independence Day address has garnered significant praise from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The industry bodies laud the prime minister’s articulation of India’s achievements and his aspirational vision for a vibrant and prosperous nation.
In his address from the iconic Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi underscored the noteworthy accomplishments of his government over the past decade. These accomplishments, as highlighted by CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee, have set a robust foundation for India’s trajectory toward becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
Prime Minister Modi’s vision for India’s transformation struck a chord with industry leaders. ASLOCHAM’s Secretary General, Deepak Sood, remarked, “India has undeniably taken the reins to guide the global narrative in numerous pivotal domains, including clean energy, international harmony, and inclusive prosperity.” The prime minister’s address resonated deeply, accentuating India’s role in shaping a new world order emerging in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CII’s Banerjee expressed confidence that the prime minister’s vision of India ascending to become the third-largest global economy is on a promising trajectory. “In his address, the prime minister’s articulated accomplishments and forward-looking perspective have undeniably paved the ideal foundation to bolster India’s rise as a paramount global powerhouse,” he expressed.
Prime Minister Modi’s assurance of a “New India” with a bright future in the next five years reverberates within the industry as a call to collective action. The commitment to elevating India’s standing on the world stage has sparked enthusiasm, inspiring both government and industry to collaborate in realizing this transformative vision.