NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and addressed the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in Jaipur, being held from December 9 to 11.
In his speech, the Prime Minister highlighted Rajasthan’s potential, calling the state “reliable, receptive, and refined.” He praised the efforts of the Rajasthan CM, noting that the state’s development relies on realizing its full potential.
“Rajasthan is not only rising but also reliable, receptive, and knows how to refine itself. In a very less time, the Rajasthan chief minister has made tremendous efforts for the state. The rise of the state can only be made better by realizing its true potential. The state is abundant in resources right from road to railways, making it an attractive destination for investment,” Modi said.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi also said that India has achieved success in every sector through mantra of reform, perform and transform. “Today, the world looks at the country’s development in all sectors. India has become the fifth largest economy in the last 10 years and has doubled its economy and exports. Every investor in the world today is excited about India. India’s development has been achieved through the mantra of reform, perform, and transform and can be seen in every sector,” the PM said.
PM Modi also discussed the recovery and growth of the tourism sector after Covid-19. He highlighted the role of India’s tourism schemes in benefiting Rajasthan and pointed out the state’s leadership in attracting tourists. “Despite Covid-19, India has boosted its tourism sector. Today, India’s domestic tourism is also setting the bars high, and India’s tourism schemes are beneficial for Rajasthan. Rajasthan today is the leading state in tourism across the country and attracts a large number of tourists. I have appealed to the countrymen for the ‘Wed in India’ scheme which will benefit Rajasthan; the state has a lot of potential in the tourism sector,” he added.
The Prime Minister also spoke about the Make in India initiative and its focus on low-cost manufacturing. He said this approach benefits global markets and highlighted Rajasthan’s exports. “India through its Make in India program is focusing on low-cost manufacturing, which is benefitting the world today. An approximate Rs 84,000 crore worth of exports have been made from Rajasthan. The PLI scheme plays an important role in increasing the manufacturing of goods in the country. Investors should explore the manufacturing sector of Rajasthan, which has a lot of scope. The MSME policy brought in by the government has also strengthened the country,” PM Modi explained.
The Prime Minister also encouraged people to explore Rajasthan’s various sectors, from tourism to manufacturing. “I appeal to people to explore Rajasthan, in all its sectors, from tourism to manufacturing, from food to the culture. The state has a great potential and will set new bars of development,” he said.