PM Modi Delivers Keynote Address at News18's Rising Bharat Summit

India's Rise: A Decade of Economic and Civilizational Awakening

Key Highlights

• Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, presented a roadmap to Viksit Bharat 2047 at the Rising Bharat Summit 2026, highlighting the country's transformation over the past decade.
• India has shed its "slave mentality," rediscovered its inherent strength, and emerged as a decisive global player, according to PM Modi.
• The government's policies have focused on strengthening manufacturing, Make in India, banking system, and controlling inflation, which was running in double digits.

Economic Progress

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• India's economy has become the growth engine of the world, with developed nations eager to make trade deals with the country.
• The JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile) has been a key factor in India's economic growth, with the country achieving global leadership in digital payments.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) has enabled the transfer of ₹24 lakh crore (24 trillion rupees) directly to beneficiaries, a feat that has amazed the world.

Infrastructure Development

• India has made significant progress in solar power capacity, reaching the top countries in the world.
• The country has also become the third-largest metro network in the world, with improvements in public transport in cities.
• The Indian Railways has undergone a transformation, with the introduction of Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat, and semi-high-speed connectivity.

Technological Advancements

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• India has transitioned from being a consumer of new technology to a creator of new technology, setting new standards in the process.
• The country's recognition of its own strength has been a key factor in its economic and civilizational awakening.