In May last year, in what was the largest elections in the history of mankind, the people of India voted my Government into office. For the first time in three decades Indian voters gave a clear majority mandate to a government. The verdict was for change and for good and effective governance. It was also a call for development reflective of growing aspirations of India’s youthful millions.
In the last 11 months, we have come a long way in keeping this promise. We have re-energised the Indian growth engine. The credibility of our economy has been restored. India is once again poised for rapid growth and development. It is the only emerging economy where growth rate is rising. The prospects are even better.
This has not happened by chance. My government has earnestly taken up the challenge of development and economic transformation of India. For us, development is not a mere political agenda; it is an article of faith. We have initiated specific policies and actions to realise our vision for New Age India with a clear set of economic goals and objectives. Our focus is not merely economic growth but an inclusive development. This requires creating jobs, upgrading skills, raising productivity, benchmarking quality with global standards. Our aim is to completely eliminate poverty and to propel all Indians into a life of purpose and dignity within a generation. My own life-experience and belief in the role of good governance in India’s economic development has convinced me that this noble objective can be achieved.
Generating jobs for India’s youthful population is a key to harnessing India’s demographic advantage. This can be achieved only when we significantly and quickly ramp up our manufacturing capabilities. To meet this objective my Government has unveiled the "Make in India" initiative. This is a win-win for all. The employment opportunities that new manufacturing will generate will enhance the purchasing power of our people. This in turn will create a market for more trade and investment. With 65% of our population below the age of 35, the possibilities that India's growth presents for global economic prosperity are immense. Through our "Act East” and "Link West” policy, India has the potential of becoming the middle ground for East and West as a manufacturing hub that serves both our vast domestic market and becomes a base for global exports and general well-being.
Our strategy for "Make in India” requires urgent creation of new infrastructure. The substantial enhancement in financing in the federal budget for highways, railways and energy is a step in this direction. Work has begun on the development of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
My Government has pledged a stable and transparent tax regime, reducing corporate taxes and implementing a single Goods & Services Tax in 2016.
We recognize that the availability of a skilled work-force is a prerequisite for manufacturing growth. My Government is giving the highest priority to the Skills India programme. We will focus on promoting models of vocational training according to specific needs of local industry, and to adopt best practices from abroad.
We are aware that all development must be environmentally sustainable. India has always cherished its environment. This is deeply ingrained in our age-old culture and civilization. Our revised target for renewable energy capacity of 175,000 MW by 2022 is a reflection of our commitment.
Growing urbanization in India is one of our greatest challenges. The population in our cities is projected to double in 10 years. Our focus on development of Smart Cities is aimed at providing the basic necessities of affordable housing, clean water and a safe environment for our people.
As a former Chief Minister of the State of Gujarat, I recognise that these ambitious objectives can be realized only through cooperation between the federal Government and our twenty nine States. We are creating structures to enable them to become partners of our exports and investment strategy. We have also adopted a strategy of cooperative and competitive federalism where states spur each other into greater effort through a healthy competition for economic growth and prosperity.
International support and collaboration is equally critical to achieving our objectives. I have therefore sought to build a foreign policy which is an integral part of our national development strategy. My interactions with leaders of USA, Russia, France, Japan and China have all aimed at creating enduring partnerships with shared stakes in global development and well-being.
Germany enjoys a special place in this context. We share a strategic partnership based on our common values. India desires a mutually beneficial partnership for growth and prosperity with Germany. Our priorities fit well with Germany’s expertise. India’s development needs can become business opportunities for German industry.
We take satisfaction from the presence of more than 1600 Indo-German collaborations Nonetheless, a great deal of potential remains unrealized. Higher levels of investments are possible and indeed desirable. Germany is globally renowned for its engineering, innovation and skills. The capacities of your Mittelstand and family-owned businesses are well known. I invite them to come to India.
My visit to Germany and India’s participation at the Hannover Messe as a Partner Country is aimed at realising the immense possibilities that exist between us. In my discussions with Chancellor Merkel and with captains of German industry, I intend to share our sense of optimism and confidence in our future plans. I will also listen carefully to learn what more we can do to address concerns of German entrepreneurs with regard to investment and manufacturing in India.
We see Germany as our preferred partner in developing skills of young Indians. We also want to learn from Germany's path-breaking experiences in renewable energy. We wish to replicate your success in solar roof-top projects and off-grid solar and wind power solutions, as well as your expertise in grid integration and management. Our smart city project can utilize your technologies to achieve water, waste and urban development objectives. We admire Germany's achievements in the application of technology solutions to meet environmental challenges. You are also our natural ally in my Government's "Clean India" initiative. We also want to benefit from Germany’s experience in cleaning the River Ganga. We invite your transport companies, including your railways, to assist us in the modernization of our transport networks. Your logistics and infrastructure companies can contribute to ongoing development of industrial corridors in India.
I visualize India as a key engine of global growth. Our democratic principles and practices are guarantors of stability. We have a free media and an independent judiciary that allows all opinions to be aired without fear. We believe in "Rahein Saath Badhe Saath” (stay together-grow together). There is no other way forward. Mankind's progress in this century depends on cooperation and collaboration. Conflict is unthinkable. So is poverty which Gandhi called the worst form of violence. If we can take all Indians together into a better socio-economic future, I believe that the world we share will be a better place for all.

PM Modi’s request to 130 crore Indians on ‘Tika Utsav’, an initiative to vaccinate maximum people begins today
PM @narendramodi's Tika Utsav initiative to vaccinate maximum people begins on 11th April
— Shalini Bajpai😷 Stay Safe (@sbajpai2811) April 11, 2021
A #TikaUtsav or #VaccineFestival will begin across the country from Sunday to give COVID vaccine jabs to maximum people.#LargestVaccineDrivehttps://t.co/kUEXRddNFW pic.twitter.com/sGB9bDG5KE
Another massive effort for people to win against the pandemic woos by @narendramodi Ji
— Kishor Jangid 🇮🇳 (@kishorjangir_) April 11, 2021
Pls do follow these 4 request from PM ModiJi
1. Each one, vaccinate one
2. each one, treat one
3. each one, save one
4. Help identify,create micro-containment zones#TikaUtsav pic.twitter.com/PPJwr1Q1Fe
सर्, आपकी अपील कोरोना की लड़ाई में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका और लोगो को सुरक्षित रखने वाले टीका उत्सव में भाग लेने के लिए जरूर प्रेरित करेगी और टीका उत्सव इस महाबीमारी मे मील का पत्थर साबित होगा। आपकी सरकार के कदम इस लड़ाई में सराहनीय है और हम सब मिलकर ये लड़ाई जरूर जीतेंगे। pic.twitter.com/xetBG4vAyY
— Nishant🇮🇳 (@iNishant4) April 11, 2021
Surely we will win in this battle against Covid-19 with your wonderful guidance sir 🙏
— Rani D. I (@ImaculateRani) April 11, 2021
We will celebrate this 'TIKA UTSAV'👍with your four points:
🍎Each one Vaccinate
🍎Each one Treat one
🍎Each one Save one
🍎Socity nd people should lead in creating Micro containment zones
भारतीय सभ्यता के भारतीय धर्म मे नये भारत के निर्माता ओर भाग्य विधाता आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी भारतीय सभ्यता के भारतीय धर्म की रक्षा ओर सेवा के लिए क्षत्रिय का बचन ही देश का शासन है क्योंकि #मोदी_है_तो_मुमकिन_है जय हिन्द जय मां विश्वभारती
— sandeep kumar (@thakurhpkangra) April 11, 2021
Micro-Containment Zone is a beneficial idea. At present Societies are doing sanitising of bldgs and helping families in home quarantine or other help..
— Rohini (@rohisush1307) April 11, 2021
Thank you @narendramodi sir, Today my father got his first dose of #Covaxin he is absolutely fine.. and i also urge who are legible please take the #vaccine it is safe.#TikaUtsav #vaccinated @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @BharatBiotech
— Laughter_Academy (@manishlaugh) April 11, 2021
India has emerged as the country to administer 100 million doses of COVID19 vaccine the fastest & lead the fight globally, this continued zeal boost up the confidence among citizens
#ModiHaiTohMumkinHai #LargestVaccineDrive : India becomes fastest country to administered #100million #COVID19Vaccine doses in 85 Days.
— Zahid Patka (@zahidpatka) April 11, 2021
Kudos PM @narendramodi Ji Govt & ranks 3rd in the World in terms of total Vaccinations https://t.co/wk0P8A8Ks5@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/l3KnHpg4uC
India has become the fastest country to administer 100 mn #COVID19 vaccine doses: @MoHFW_INDIA #India took just 85 days,US and China took 89 & 102 days respectively to reach the 100 mn mark.
— Dr. Abhishek Srivastava (@JNUAbhishek) April 10, 2021
Kudos to PM @narendramodi @drharshvardhan and all health workershttps://t.co/taUh2OJBsU
100 million vaccines and that too in most efficient way,no hue and cry, no long queues and people returning with smile!!
— Vikash Sharma #SwadeshiWarrior (@VikashSharmaIB) April 10, 2021
I know 100 million is not that significant if we see our overall population but so far it has been great progress!
Kudos to Shri @narendramodi Ji🙏🙏
#India 🇮🇳vaccine Distribution & it's diplomacy
— Prashant (@ParshantGhosh) April 11, 2021
-Exported 65 Million doses in 85
Countries
-100 Million (10 Crore) #Indian💉 Vaccinated Till April 10
-Fastest to reach 100 million -Vaccination in World
-Vaccinating 4 Million people a day
-Vaccine Cost - free & 250 Rupees (3.5$) pic.twitter.com/ENMX9ihauu
Proud moment for us all.
— Richik Sarkar (@Irichiksarkar) April 11, 2021
🇮🇳, under the visionary leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, has become the fastest country in the world to administer 100 million doses of COVID19 vaccine in just 85 days.
इसीलिए कहते हैं- ‘मोदी है तो मुमकिन है।’#Covaxin #VoteBJP4SonarBangla pic.twitter.com/rQtXJm5CJj
Today, India reached 100 Million mark for COVID-19 vaccination. We’re the fastest nation in the world to administer 100-million vaccines:
— Chinmay Barhale (@CBarhale) April 10, 2021
India - 85 days
USA - 89 days
China -102 days
There is long way to go. But important milestone. Stay safe everyone. #vaccine #CovidVaccine
Citizens reflected that Modi Govt policies towards sustained growth is key to India’s future
India received over $20 billion FDI flows during last year. This shows that India is becoming a leading destination for foreign investment. Kudos for #TransformingIndia from a passive market to an active investment hub. Proud of you! 👏👏
— Dr. Swapnil Mantri (@drswapnilmantri) April 10, 2021
NHAI Plans For Record Highway Construction, To Award Projects Worth Rs 2.25 Lakh Crore In 2021-22 https://t.co/uidTQwUDGO via @swarajyamag #pragatikahighway #transformingindia
— Shishir Bajpai 🇮🇳 (@sbajpai2806) April 10, 2021
Kudos to PM @narendramodi Ji and @PiyushGoyal Ji.
— Oxomiya Jiyori 🇮🇳 (@SouleFacts) April 10, 2021
Running of Electric Train between Bongaigaon And Rangia officially started from yesterday . DRM V A Malegaonkar received the train at Rangia Railway Station at 9.45 PM pic.twitter.com/DkxHmxc3tr
Hearty Tributes to Shri Mahatma Shri Jyotiba Phule Ji on his birth anniversaryhttps://t.co/BZO8i9mjEn Shri Narendra Modi Ji, your wider wisdom has well rooted knowledge of the region and the people's mind & heart - Salute Ji
— Venkatesapalani Thangavelu (@Ven070670) April 11, 2021
The completion of 131 Km electrification of Karwa-Bijoor under @KonkanRailway
— Vikas Singh Chauhan (@VikasSinghSkier) April 11, 2021
Electrification Project that was started by Shri @sureshpprabhu as Railway Minister in 2015 under the leadership of @pmoindia
Shri @narendramodi
ji will lead to boost in tourism nd agro exports. https://t.co/tJfVN95dzq
INDIAN ECONOMY GROWING FASTER AND FASTER DAY BY DAY
— 🇮🇳 Dr. Kamal 🇮🇳🐦 (@kamal_naishad) April 11, 2021
GDP GROWTH FOR 21-22 MAY BE +15%
Exports swell to $6.8 billion in April first weekhttps://t.co/y0UgYVSxaj pic.twitter.com/sTtd9dJFgI