Modi unveils development initiatives and confidence for 2024

17 Aug 2023 CW Team

In the lead-up to the upcoming general elections, Modi urged citizens to combat corruption, dynastic politics, and appeasement. He acknowledged the violent ethnic clashes between Meities and Kukis in Manipur, stressing the importance of peace in resolving such issues.

The Prime Minister disclosed plans to support skilled individuals in traditional crafts through the Vishwakarma Yojana, focusing on the Other Backward Class (OBC) community. He emphasized that weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and similar professions will benefit from this scheme, with an initial allocation of ₹130-150 billion.

Highlighting India's rising global stature, Modi emphasized the country's enhanced standing and the potential to shape the evolving global order post-COVID-19. He underscored India's role as a voice for the Global South and its positive impact on the global economy and supply chain.

Modi's speech drew criticism from opposition parties. The Congress party spokesperson, Pawan Khera, questioned the Prime Minister's stance on corruption and dynastic politics, given his political alliances.

In terms of inflation, Modi acknowledged efforts to control it but cautioned against complacency, especially in the face of a 15-month high retail inflation rate of 7.44% in July.

Modi's address conveyed his ambition to elevate India's global position, with a vision for the nation to achieve developed status by 2047. He emphasized the importance of a strong national character for India's journey towards prosperity and stability in the global scenario.

During his 90-minute Independence Day address from the Red Fort in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in returning to power in 2024 while unveiling a series of development initiatives. The measures include the ₹150 billion Vishwakarma Yojana for skilled workers in traditional crafts, an urban housing plan offering interest rate relief for the poor, and a scheme with women self-help groups to create 20 million 'Lakhpati Didis in villages. Modi also announced an increased target of 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras for affordable generic medicines. In the lead-up to the upcoming general elections, Modi urged citizens to combat corruption, dynastic politics, and appeasement. He acknowledged the violent ethnic clashes between Meities and Kukis in Manipur, stressing the importance of peace in resolving such issues. The Prime Minister disclosed plans to support skilled individuals in traditional crafts through the Vishwakarma Yojana, focusing on the Other Backward Class (OBC) community. He emphasized that weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and similar professions will benefit from this scheme, with an initial allocation of ₹130-150 billion. Highlighting India's rising global stature, Modi emphasized the country's enhanced standing and the potential to shape the evolving global order post-COVID-19. He underscored India's role as a voice for the Global South and its positive impact on the global economy and supply chain. Modi's speech drew criticism from opposition parties. The Congress party spokesperson, Pawan Khera, questioned the Prime Minister's stance on corruption and dynastic politics, given his political alliances. In terms of inflation, Modi acknowledged efforts to control it but cautioned against complacency, especially in the face of a 15-month high retail inflation rate of 7.44% in July. Modi's address conveyed his ambition to elevate India's global position, with a vision for the nation to achieve developed status by 2047. He emphasized the importance of a strong national character for India's journey towards prosperity and stability in the global scenario.

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