We have to take care of the economy along with the fight against Corona: PM Modi

New delhi date. 02 June 2020, Tuesday

Amidst the Corona crisis, the country is facing a number of economic challenges. The Central Government has launched the Self-Reliant India Campaign to revive the economy. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the annual program of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the industrialists that they are with him, you go one step further, the government will go four steps further.

In his address, PM Modi outlined the government's ideology on building a self-reliant India, saying the country was now preparing to move beyond the lockdown. The PM said that not a single PPE kit was made in the country three months ago, but today three lakh kits are being made. The government will take care of all the needs associated with a self-reliant India. The PM asked the CII to prepare a research on each sector and give me a plan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the program that such an online program may be common in the crisis of Corona virus, but this is our greatest strength. Even today we have to fight this virus, on the other hand we have to take care of the economy.

"I have faith in the country's potential, talent and technology, which is why we are confident that we will once again accelerate the economy," he said. The Corona epidemic may have slowed us down, but India has left the lockdown behind and entered the unlock phase.

Prime Minister Modi said that it is not appropriate to depend on others in strategic matters, a self-reliant India means creating employment and building trust. So that India's participation in the global supply chain can be strengthened.

India made big decisions at the right time: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi said that India has made big decisions when the world was in turmoil. Implemented lockdown on time, meanwhile enhanced its facilities This is the reason why India is in a better position compared to many other countries in the world.

The PM said strengthening the economy was a priority for the government, which was making a number of decisions. In addition to the government's decision to get out of this situation, beneficial decisions have been made for a long time. Under the Prime Minister's Poor Welfare Scheme, rations have been delivered to the homes of 74 crore people, free rations have been provided to foreign laborers. So far, Rs 53,000 crore has been sent to the poor.

5I formula for a self-reliant India

Prime Minister Modi said that during the lockdown, the government provided 80 million free gas cylinders, 24 per cent EPFO ​​to 50 lakh employees in the private sector. To make the country self-reliant, it is necessary to focus on five topics, which include Intent, Inclusion, Investment, Infrastructure and Innovation.

Regarding farmers, PM Modi said that the government has made a historic change, now farmers can sell their crops anywhere. The farmer can sell his crop anywhere, anytime on his own terms. The PM said mining rules have been changed to help people.

The demand to change the definition of MSME has been met, which will benefit small businessmen. To understand the decisions that have been made today it is necessary to understand the world situation. Now the countries need each other. India provided medical assistance to more than 125 countries during the Koro crisis when each country was taking care of itself.

It may be mentioned that the Modi Cabinet has recently changed the definition of MSME sector, in addition to making a number of decisions to facilitate business, provide loans to small businesses, and increase employment.