New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stated that in the AI era, India is participating in decision-making and shaping outcomes.
He was addressing an event in New Delhi, outlining India’s progress over the last 11 years and its roadmap towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The PM said that during earlier industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were followers. He added that India now has its own AI startup ecosystem and is rapidly addressing the power requirements needed for AI data processing.
He described the AI Summit attended by over 100 countries as a matter of pride, according to an official statement.
Speaking at the event, Modi referred to the phrase “Tat Tvam Asi,” explaining that it means the divinity people seek lies within. He said India has recognised its inner strength over the past decade and is consistently working to empower it.
He noted that a nation’s potential does not emerge overnight but is built over generations. According to Modi, the last 11 years have infused new energy into the country as it actively works to reclaim lost capabilities. He said India is refocusing on manufacturing, improving product quality, and strengthening economic policies to build a solid foundation.
He added that reforms in the banking sector and control of double-digit inflation have positioned India as a major growth engine of the world.
Highlighting India’s leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure, the PM spoke about the Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile trinity, stating that global leaders often show interest in this model. He said Rs 24 trillion has been transferred directly to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer without leakages.
He also pointed out that India has emerged as a leading solar power nation, in contrast to a time when 30 million families lacked electricity. He further noted that the railway system has become the world’s third-largest metro network in the era of Vande Bharat and Namo Bharat.
The PM stressed that investment in self-reliance today is crucial for future generations. He said India is building a semiconductor ecosystem and focusing on green hydrogen, solar energy, ethanol blending, defence production, mobile manufacturing, drone technology, and critical mineral infrastructure to secure long-term economic strength. He remarked that nation-building requires a long-term vision, patience, and timely decisions.
On agriculture, Modi said Rs 28 lakh crore has been provided as agricultural loans, four times more than in earlier periods. He added that over Rs 4 lakh crore has been deposited directly into farmers’ accounts under PM KISAN. He stated that these reforms are helping India emerge as one of the leading agricultural exporting nations.
Concluding his address, the PM urged citizens and institutions to strive for excellence. Referring to his message from the Red Fort, he said this is the right time to take India to new heights and called on people to go beyond routine work and aim for world-class standards.
