In Germany, PM Modi lauds contribution of diaspora in promoting India's growth story

Munich: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contributions of the diaspora in promoting India’s growth story and acting as brand ambassadors of the country’s success as he interacted with them at Munich in Germany. Addressing the Indian diaspora during a massive event at the Audi Dome indoor arena on Sunday, PM Modi highlighted India’s growth story and mentioned various initiatives undertaken by the government to further achieve the country’s development agenda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded the contribution of the diaspora in promoting India’s growth story and acting as brand ambassadors of India’s success. Thousands of members of the vibrant Indian community in Germany participated in the event. “The Indian Diaspora across the world are not only India’s success story but are also Rashtra Doots (India’s ambassadors) who are taking India to the world and becoming brand ambassadors for the success of the nation. The Indians living abroad are not only the success story of India but also the brand ambassadors of our success,” PM Modi, who is visiting Germany to attend the G7 Summit, said. “Today, India is working on building a new legacy and this is being led by the youth of the country,” he said. “We have brought 21st century policies for the youth of New India. Today, our youth will be able to complete their education in their own mother tongues. India is now no longer lamenting over global problems, instead India is leading the charge and providing sustainable solutions to the world,” the Prime Minister said. “India is stepping up to the challenges and has emerged as the hope of the world,” PM Modi said. “As we celebrate 75 years of Independence, India is now dreaming new dreams, making new goals and working towards realising them. India is moving from Sankalp to Samriddhi,” he said. “When the people of a nation come together and through Jan Bhaagidaari (public participation) work towards transforming it, the nation witnesses unshakeable support from across the world,” the Prime Minister said, adding that India is now on an unstoppable path of growth. “There was a time when India was nowhere in the race of start-ups, today, we are the third largest start-up ecosystem. Similarly, we used to import even the simplest phones, today, we are the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world. We have moved from just a dream of Make in India to the third largest start-up ecosystem, from being an importer of mobile phones to the second largest manufacturer of mobile phones. We are making in India, for the world,” PM Modi said. India is now ready for progress, development and for the fulfilment of its dreams, he added. Today, with International Solar Alliance, India has given the mantra of ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ to the world, the prime minister said. “Climate change is not only for government policies. Today, our youth are adopting pro-climate technologies and sustainable practices,” PM Modi said. “There was a time when India was nowhere in the race of start-ups, today, we are the 3rd largest start-up ecosystem. Similarly, we used to import even the simplest phones, today, we are the 2nd largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world,” he said. Germany is one of India’s most important partners in Europe, owing to the strength of bilateral relations, as also Germany’s key role in the European Union. India and Germany have established a ‘Strategic Partnership’ since May 2000. There are around 2.03 lakh Indian passport holders and Indian-origin people (about 1.60 lakh NRIs/Indian Passport holders and around 43,000 PIOs) in Germany. The Indian diaspora mainly consists of professionals, researchers and scientists, businessmen, nurses and students, according to the Indian Embassy in Germany. Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.