PM Narendra Modi attends business meeting in Geneva

Published By : Admin | June 6, 2016 | 13:49 IST
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The Prime Minister, in his third leg of the five nation tour, held a business roundtable with Swiss CEOs in Geneva today. The focus was on deepening the economic ties as the CEOs across several sectors joined the meeting. A virtual who-is-who of the Swiss business including ABB, Lafarge, Novartis, Nestlé, Rieter, Roche etc. joined the Round Table with PM.

Addressing the business leaders the Prime Minister said that India's economy is growing rapidly and the coming together of our development needs and Swiss strengths can be beneficial. He told that he is glad that the economic linkages between the two nations are strong and vibrant. The Prime Minister said that India is not just a market of 1.25 billion, we have skills and a government which is open to business. He added that India wants to have manufacturing of global standards and hence the Swiss model of skill development is very relevant to it.

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister reviewed the multifaceted bilateral ties between India and Switzerland with the Swiss President Schneider-Ammann. Collaboration in trade, technology, skill development, renewable energy were discussed during the talks. The Prime Minister shared the views that the common commitments, values, people-to-people and economic ties will take India-Switzerland relations to new heights.

A group of Indian scientists and students at CERN also met the Prime Minister in Geneva today.

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PM says PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana have strengthened social security and financial inclusion

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today highlighted the impact of key social security and pension schemes launched by the NDA Government 11 years ago, stating that these initiatives reflect the Government’s commitment to ensuring dignity, assurance and financial security for the people of India.

The Prime Minister noted that the PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana have positively impacted lives at the grassroots level and strengthened the social security framework in the country.

Highlighting the benefits of the Atal Pension Yojana, Shri Modi said that the scheme has enabled several people to lead a more secure life in their old age and reflects the Government’s commitment to making social security accessible and inclusive.

The Prime Minister also expressed happiness over the growing participation and benefits received by women under the Atal Pension Yojana, underlining the contribution of Nari Shakti in the success of the scheme.

Shri Modi used the hashtag #11YearsofJanSurakshaSchemes while sharing his remarks on X.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“On this day, 11 years ago, key social security and pension schemes were launched by the NDA Government. They reflect our commitment to bring dignity, assurance and financial security into the lives of the people of India. This thread highlights that the PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana have had a positive impact at the grassroots.

#11YearsofJanSurakshaSchemes”

“Atal Pension Yojana has been very beneficial to several people, enabling them to lead a more secure life in their old age. The scheme reflects our commitment to making social security accessible and inclusive. It is gladdening to see our Nari Shakti in particular benefit from this scheme.

#11YearsofJanSurakshaSchemes” 

Atal Pension Yojana has been very beneficial to several people, enabling them to lead a more secure life in their old age. The scheme reflects our commitment to making social security accessible and inclusive. It is gladdening to see our Nari Shakti in particular benefit from… https://t.co/gDNHL7C8Hl