Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered said that this comes at a time when the entire nation is not just fighting Covid-19 but also facing multiple challenges. PM Modi said that every citizen of the country has resolved to turn this crisis into an opportunity. “We have to make this a major turning point for this nation. What is that turning point? A self-reliant India,” he said.
The prime minister said that the entire world is fighting Covid-19 and so is India. “Other adversities are also arising amid these trying times,” the PM said.
From locust attacks plaguing parts of the country to reports of earthquakes and cyclone occurrences in the past few months, the prime minister said that the country has faced many challenged amid the coronavirus crisis.
“We all have come together to withstand these challenges,” he said.
“Mann ke hare haar, mann ke hare jeet – it means that only our firm resolve and determination can decide our future,” the PM said.
The prime minister started his address by congratulating the Chamber of Commerce for achieving the milestone of completing 95 years.
“The ICC has stood the test of time and contributed immensely to the growth trajectory of the country,” he said.
IMP points of his speech:
1). Coronavirus would be turning point as India becomes self-reliant due to this crisis.
2) Aatamnirbhar lessons start at home. Time has come for India to become self-reliant.
3) It is high time India becomes vocal for local.
4) Every citizen of this country has resolved to turn this crisis into an opportunity. We have to make this a major turning point for India’s growth story. What is that turning point? A self-reliant India.
5) Indian farmers have got their true freedom due the recent reforms. They can go to any part of the country to sell their produce.
6) Industries will have think how they will turn Indian into a net exporter of products.
7) Indians are saving a total of ₹19,000 crore due to usage of LED bulbs. Carbon emissions have also reduced due to the same.
8) At this time we’ve to take Indian economy out of ‘command and control’ and take it towards ‘plug and play’. This isn’t the time for conservative approach. It’s time for bold decisions and bold investments. It’s time to prepare a globally competitive domestic supply chain.
