The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the Indian Community in Stockholm. He thanked the Government of Sweden, in particular His Majesty the King of Sweden; and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Stefan Lofven who was present at the event, for the warm welcome he received in Sweden.
He said that India is going through a great transformation today. He said that the current Union Government had been elected on the mandate of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. He said the Government has worked towards a developed and inclusive India, in the last four years. He said all efforts are being made to create a New India by 2022.
The Prime Minister said that through initiatives such as International Yoga Day, efforts are also being made to see that India emerges as a global thought leader once again. He said the world is looking at India with confidence. In this context, he mentioned humanitarian relief and rescue efforts, the International Solar Alliance, and membership of key regimes such as MTCR, Wassenaar Arrangement, and Australia Group. He said the world is acknowledging India's technological capability, including its space programme.
The Prime Minister said that because of digital infrastructure, the format of engagement between citizens and Government is changing. Technology is bringing about accountability and transparency, he said. He said access to Government is no longer a privilege, but a practice. In this context, he mentioned faster file disposal, Ease of Doing Business, GST, Direct Benefit Transfer, and access to cooking gas through the Ujjwala Yojana.
The Prime Minister said that through the MUDRA scheme, there are new opportunities available to entrepreneurs. He said 74 percent of the beneficiaries under the MUDRA scheme till now, are women. He also mentioned the Atal Innovation Mission, Skill India and Start Up India.
The Prime Minister said that India is also building International Partnerships to boost innovation. In this context he mentioned the innovation partnership with Sweden, and a similar initiative with Israel. He said the Government is focusing on Ease of Living. In this context, he also mentioned the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which he described as the world's biggest healthcare assurance scheme.
The Prime Minister said that these steps are indicative of a transformation in India. He said that towards this end, the partnerships with Sweden and the other Nordic countries are very important.
The Prime Minister urged the gathering to not limit their connect with India, to just an emotional one. He said the emerging New India offers them many opportunities to innovate, trade and invest as well.
स्वीडन में मेरे और मेरे डेलीगेशन के स्वागत-सत्कार के लिए यहां की जनता और सरकार का, विशेष रूप से His Majesty King of Sweden और स्वीडन के प्रधानमंत्री श्रीमान लवैन का, मैं हृदय से आभार व्यक्त करना चाहता हूं: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/9xe9GYBqoU
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
I thank @SwedishPM Mr. Stefan Löfven. His role in furthering India-Sweden ties is commendable. pic.twitter.com/wrB1s4h827
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
A tribute to the Indian diaspora in Sweden. https://t.co/9xe9GYBqoU pic.twitter.com/hwyRqUGU3X
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
भाषा अलग हो सकती है, स्थितियां-परिस्थितियां अलग हो सकती हैं, लेकिन एक बात है जो हम सभी को एक सूत्र में पिरोती है। और वो बात है भारतीय होने का गर्व: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
Working towards a New India. https://t.co/9xe9GYBqoU pic.twitter.com/eOZNGIFp2n
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
अफ्रीका हो या Pacific Ocean के छोटे देश, या फिर आसियान या यूरोप या एशिया, सभी आज भारत को एक विश्वसनीय साथी, एक भरोसेमंद मित्र के रूप में देख रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
पिछले 4 वर्षों में हमारे द्वारा एक के बाद एक ऐसे कदम उठाए गए हैं, जिनसे भारत में दुनिया की आशा और विश्वास बढे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
Using technology for transparency and accountability. https://t.co/9xe9GYBqoU pic.twitter.com/7QQtmCVmLH
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
A new culture of governance in India. pic.twitter.com/Uza1r0GKa2
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
How the JAM trinity is benefitting the poor of India. pic.twitter.com/vEAtUn9GWz
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
It is our commitment to alleviate poverty. https://t.co/9xe9GYBqoU pic.twitter.com/3YYCHdrQgw
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
A focus on 'Ease of Living.' pic.twitter.com/fXFckrKXEz
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
To trade, innovate and invest, come to India. We are waiting for you: PM @narendramodi to the Indian diaspora in Sweden
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2018
