Sharing insights on space technology, mounting industrial revolution; PM Modi interacts with students at Nanyang Technical University in Singapore

Singapore, June 1: After being welcomed by the enthusiastic Indian community in Singapore and having a brief interaction with the business community, the students of Singapore got a brightening opportunity to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At Nanyang Technical University in Singapore, PM Narendra Modi answered questions on several subjects, including challenges that Asia faces, space technology and inclusive growth in the age of fourth industrial revolution.

 

Sharing insights on the development and progress of the Asian countries, PM Modi answered questions on challenges Asia faces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that it is often said that the 21st century will be Asia's century. It is essential to believe in ourselves and know that this is our turn, he added. We must rise to the occasion and take that leadership.

 

Referring to his recent meeting with President Xi Jinping in China, PM Modi gave an insight of the relation India China shares through a document, which shows that out of the last 2000 years, India and China's combined share of global GDP have exceeded 50 percent for 1600 years. Further, this was largely achieved without conflict, he said. The Prime Minister said that we must focus on boosting connectivity without conflict.

 

Answering the questions pertaining to space technology, Prime Minister said that space technology has a key role to play in good governance. It can vastly improve the life of the common man, he said. Space technology helps us in properly mapping our development infrastructure, be it in terms of where do we need more schools, better roads, added hospitals, the Prime Minister said.

 

Responding to a question on the balance between tradition and globalization, the Prime Minister said that mankind has progressed through the ages due to innovation and due to ethics as well as humanitarian values. He said technology is aiding human creativity. Various social media platforms have given voice to millions, he said.

 

Lastly, talking about ensuring inclusive growth in the age of the fourth industrial revolution, the Prime Minister said that disruption does not mean destruction. He said technology empowers people, and a technology-driven society breaks social barriers. Technology has to be affordable and user-friendly, he added. He recalled that people were once apprehensive about computers, but computers helped transform our lives.