India contributes greatly to world economy; motto of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ covers whole world: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 17: “India has contributed massively to the world economy. Our motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' is not just restricted to our country, but covers the world,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Rising India Summit, organized by Network 18. 

Addressing the Rising India Summit he said that when we speak of a rise, in terms of a nation, it has a very broad context.

He said that beyond the rise of the economy, he feels that Rising India implies the rise of self-respect among the people of India. With the collective willpower of the people, even the impossible can be accomplished. This collective willpower is working to accomplish the resolve of New India.

PM Modi said that contrary to the common perception in many nations, that Governments lead development and change, while citizens follow; in India, the trend has been reversed in the last four years. Now citizens lead, and the government follows, he added.

Swachh Bharat Mission has become a mass movement in a short time. Citizens are using digital payments as a weapon against corruption and black money, he added.

He further said that the citizens of the country have inspired the Government to take big decisions and implement them. The transformational shift in India is due to the resolve of its people. As a vision, the Government is working to reduce the sense of imbalance at the national level. Through the help of a video, he explained how the UjjwalaYojana is transforming not just kitchens, but entire families. This, he explained, addresses a big imbalance in our social structures.

He said that he has returned after spending the day in Manipur, where he inaugurated the Science Congress, laid the Foundation Stone for the Sports University, and initiated several other important projects for the North-East. He said the emotional integration and demographic dividend of Eastern India must be kept in mind.

He said, the Government is working with the Mantra of ‘Act East And Act Fast For India’s East.’He said, this includes not just the North-East, but also Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha etc.

He said the Saubhagya Yojana would provide an electricity connection to each home. He said this march of Eastern India, from isolation, to integration, would give strength to "Rising India."

Turning to the health sector, the Prime Minister said the Government is focusing on four pillars in this sector:

• Preventive Health

• Affordable Healthcare

• Supplyside interventions

• Mission mode intervention

The Prime Minister said more than 3000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country, where more than 800 medicines are available at low rates. He said the prices of stents and knee implants have also been regulated.

PM Modi said that to address the shortage of doctors, the number of seats in medical colleges is being substantially enhanced. He mentioned the National Nutrition Mission, launched on International Women's Day.

The Prime Minister said that today people believe that India can leave its weaknesses behind, and march forward. He said this belief is the foundation of Rising India. He said that today, the whole world is acknowledging India's rise. He said India is giving a new direction, not just to its own development, but also to development of the whole world. He said India is leading the solar revolution today, as demonstrated by the recently held Conference of the International Solar Alliance.

He further said that at international platforms, such as G-20 and United Nations, India has raised issues which affect the entire world, such as terrorism, black money and corruption.

The Prime Minister said that the Government is working with a holistic approach keeping in mind the aspirations of the poor, lower-middle and middle classes. He said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has become an effective means to empower youth and women.