The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met and interacted with 20 top American CEOs at a roundtable meeting in Washington DC.
Welcoming the CEOs, the Prime Minister said that the world is focused on India's economy. He said a young population and a rising middle class are among factors which generate global interest in the Indian economy, especially in areas such as manufacturing, trade and commerce, and people to people contacts.
He said that in the last three years, the Union Government in India has focused on improvement in quality of life of the people.
The Prime Minister said this requires global partnership. And therefore, he added, the Union Government in India is working on principles such as Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.
The Prime Minister spoke of the recent reforms, and noted that the Union Government alone has initiated 7000 reforms. He said this indicates India's quest for global benchmarks. He mentioned the Government's emphasis on efficiency, transparency, growth and benefit for all.
On GST, the Prime Minister said that this is becoming a reality after years of effort. He added that its implementation is a complex task that may well be the subject of future case-studies. He added that this shows India can take big decisions and implement them swiftly.
CEOs appreciated the Prime Minister for his policy initiatives and the work done in recent times towards ease of doing business. Initiatives such as Digital India, Make in India, Skill Development, Demonetization and the thrust towards renewable energy came in for much appreciation from a number of CEOs. Several CEOs showed their willingness to be partners in skill development and education initiatives. They also mentioned social initiatives being undertaken by their companies in India, in spheres such as women empowerment, digital technology, education and food processing. Themes such as infrastructure, defence manufacturing and energy security also came up for discussion.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister thanked the CEOs for their observations. Looking forward to his meeting with President Trump tomorrow, he said India and the US have shared values. He said if America becomes stronger, India will be a natural beneficiary. He also added that India believes that a strong America is good for the world. He sought enhanced attention from the CEOs in areas such as women empowerment, renewable energy, startups and innovation. He suggested linking sanitary practices, products and technologies with the requirements of school going girls. He reiterated that his primary interest is improving the quality of life in India.
Strengthening the #IndoUS economic partnership. PM @narendramodi with 21 leading CEOs before the start of the CEOs roundtable pic.twitter.com/yWGeGJzz0W
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A who's who of business. Here's the list of CEOs attending the CEOs Roundtable today pic.twitter.com/TclnZjNRz1
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PM at US CEOs Roundtable: The whole world is looking at India. 7,000 reforms alone by GOI for ease of biz n minimum govt, max governance. pic.twitter.com/zPDthNFKxB
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PM @narendramodi : Growth of India presents win-win partner'p for India & US both, US cos. have a great opportunity to contribute to that. pic.twitter.com/J0XQfLeX24
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PM @narendramodi : The implementation of the landmark initiative of GST could be a subject of studies in US business schools. pic.twitter.com/iHiX1GtOxX
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In concluding remarks, PM stresses imp of coopn 4 start up, innovation &tapping huge intellectual, edu & vocatnl training potential in India pic.twitter.com/yUkR2yIHFI
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PM @narendramodi suggests linking sanitary practices, products and technology w requirements of school-going girls.
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PM @narendramodi emphasises importance attached by Govt on efficiency, transparency, growth and benefit for all. pic.twitter.com/BJrE3Pd2uE
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PM @narendramodi points out opportunities for tourism through developing hotels in PPP model at 500 railway stations. pic.twitter.com/ag3hJdEWnM
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At The Roundtable, CEOs laud PM @narendramodi 's initiatives of demonetisation and digitisation of economy, GST. pic.twitter.com/5sgaG5UqhG
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CEOs express support Make in India and Digital India, Start Up India and other Flagship initiatives of the government.
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CEOs applaud reform measures and steps taken by the government to improve ease of doing business.
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CEOs reaffirm their commitment to growing with India and attest to its attractiveness as FDI destination.
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CEOs outline priorities in India and suggestions for mutually beneficial partnerships in line with inclusive growth. pic.twitter.com/3zMLFHyMfm
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