Called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and strengthen the services sector, he said in a social media post, referring to his address at the conference themed ‘Human Capital for Viksit Bharat.’ He observed that the conference marked another decisive step in strengthening the spirit of cooperative federalism and deepening Centre-State partnership to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat (developed India).
India has boarded ‘Reform Express’
Reiterating his remarks on India boarding the ‘Reform Express’, he said that the country’s growth is primarily driven by the strength of its young population, and empowering this demographic remains the government’s key priority.
He also noted that the Conference is being held at a time when the country is witnessing next-generation reforms and moving steadily towards becoming a major global economic power.
Human Capital key to country’s growth
Modi emphasized that human capital, comprising knowledge, skills, health and capabilities is the fundamental driver of economic growth and social progress and must be developed through a coordinated Whole-of-Government approach.
Highlighting India’s demographic advantage, he stated that nearly 70 percent of the population is in the working-age group, creating a unique historical opportunity which, when combined with economic progress, can significantly accelerate India’s journey towards its 2047 goal.
Sharing his thoughts on how citizens can collectively work to make India Aatmanirbhar, he said, ” Let us aim to make India a Global Services Giant.”