"We promoted Make in India in every new technology": PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored the importance of technological advancement and investment and said that from the space sector to semi-conductors, from electronics to electric vehicles India have made progress in every new technology.
The Prime Minister was addressing a Rozgar Mela through a video conference and stated that India is moving towards becoming the world's third-largest economy.
Underlining that the answer lies in the lack of clear policies and intent in previous governments, the Prime Minister pointed out that India had been lagging behind in several sectors, particularly technology.
He recalled that India used to wait for new technologies from around the world and what was considered outdated in the West would eventually reach the nation.
He pointed out the long withstanding belief that modern technology could not be developed in India not only set India back in terms of growth but also deprived the country of crucial job opportunities.
Highlighting the steps taken to free the country from this old thinking, the Prime Minister stated "that efforts were initiated to break free from this old mindset in sectors like space, semiconductors, electronics and electric vehicles by promoting Make in India."
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of technological advancement and investment, adding that the PLI scheme was launched to bring new technology and foreign direct investment to India, which has accelerated job creation when combined with the Make in India initiative.
He noted that every sector is now receiving a boost providing opportunities for youth across different fields.
"Today, India is witnessing massive investment, and record opportunities are being created", he said, adding that in the last eight years, over 1.5 lakh startups have been launched, making India the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.
The Prime Minister remarked that whenever a scheme is launched, the focus is not just only on the benefits accrued to the citizens, but also develop an entire ecosystem of employment generation using it as a medium by thinking in a broader scope.
Citing an example of PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, he said "in the last 6 months, around 2 crore customers had registered for the scheme, more than 9,000 vendors were associated with scheme, solar panels were already installed in more than 5 lakh houses and in the near future, there was a plan to create 800 Solar villages as model under this scheme."
He also noted that 30,000 people had undergone training for roof-top solar installation as well.
Therefore, he added, this one scheme of PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana has created a host of employment opportunities for manufacturers, vendors, assemblers and repairers across the country.
He further added that these sectors are offering our youth a chance to grow and gain employment.
The Prime Minister reiterated that the government is very focused on skill development today to increase the capacity of the youth of India.
Therefore, he added, Government started missions like Skill India and youth were being trained in many skill development centers.
PM Modi remarked that arrangements were made to ensure that India's youth need not have to wander for experience and opportunity.
Citing the Pradhan Mantri Internship Yojana, PM Modi said provisions were made for paid internships in the top 500 companies of India, where every intern would be given Rs 5,000 per month for one year.
He added the Government's target was to ensure one crore youth get internship opportunities in the next 5 years.
The Prime Minister remarked that the Indian government was creating new opportunities to make it easier for Indian youth to get jobs abroad.
Citing the recently released Germany's Skilled Labour Strategy for India, PM Modi informed that Germany had increased the number of visas given to skilled Indian youth every year from 20 thousand to 90 thousand. He added that India's youth will benefit greatly from this.
PM Modi also mentioned that India had signed agreements related to migration and employment with 21 countries in recent years, including countries like Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Mauritius, Israel, UK and Italy, apart from Gulf countries.
He noted that every year 3 thousand Indians can get a 2-year visa to work and study in the UK while 3 thousand Indian students will get the opportunity to study in Australia.
"India's talent will not only give direction to India's progress but also to the world's progress", exclaimed PM Modi.
PM Modi emphasized that the role of the government today was to create a modern system where every youth gets an opportunity and can fulfill their aspirations.
Therefore, he urged the newly appointed youths in various positions that their goal should be to provide maximum facilities to the youth and citizens of India.
The Prime Minister emphasized the crucial role of taxpayers and citizens in securing government jobs and stated that the government exists because of the citizens and is appointed to serve them.
He reiterated that the primary duty is to serve the nation, be it in the position of a postman or a professor.
PM Modi underlined that the new recruits have joined the government at a time when the country has resolved to become developed.
Therefore, said the Prime Minister, to achieve this goal, we must excel in every sector and contribute fully.
He urged the new recruits to not only perform well but to strive for excellence.
"Government employees in our country should set an example recognized worldwide", he asserted.
The Prime Minister stressed that the nation has high expectations from them and said that these expectations must be met to deliver on the commitments.
The Prime Minister remarked that appointees are embarking on with their positions, urging them to always remain humble and to maintain the habit of learning throughout their journey.
He highlighted the availability of various courses for government employees on the iGOT Karmayogi platform and encouraged them to utilize this digital training module at their convenience.
"Once again, I congratulate the candidates receiving their appointment letters today", the Prime Minister concluded.
Earlier today, PM Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth under Rozgar Mela through video conferencing.
Rozgar Mela highlights Prime Minister's commitment to prioritising employment generation. It will empower the youth by providing them with meaningful opportunities to contribute to nation-building.