World Economic Forum Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the World Economic Forum's virtual Davos Agenda Summit on January 28. Modi will be speaking on a wide range of subjects, including India's reform trajectory and increasing use of technology. The Davos Dialogues agenda marks the launch of the World Economic Forum's great reset initiative in the post-COVID-19 world. More than 400 top industry leaders from across the globe will attend the session, wherein the prime minister will be speaking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- using technology for the good of humanity. The ongoing online summit has been addressed so far by Chinese President Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu, among other world leaders.
WEF 2021| Promoting investment in frontier technologies like AI
We are promoting the investment in frontier technologies like AI, additive manufacturing, and interdisciplinary cyber-physical systems: PM Modi at World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda.
WEF 2021| During pandemic we saw that Indian companies are capable of tackling supply shock
Several points have been decriminalized in Company Law. To raise competitiveness, connectivity infrastructure is being strengthened. During pandemic we saw that Indian companies are capable of tackling supply shock, they maintained medical supply in India & across the world: PM Modi
WEF 2021| We want to be competitive in the entire digital chain; have a vibrant start-up sector
India has a vibrant startup sector and 2/3rds of our economic output comes from cities. We have a commitment to Ease of living, ease of doing business, and climate-sensitive development. We are working toconverge the physical and digital worlds in our cities.Till 2025 India will have 25 cities with Metro services,
India progressing fast on electric mobility as well: PM Modi at WEF 2021
WEF 2021| PM Modi talks about India's vast internet connectivity; says govt will invest more in tech like AI
1.3 billion Aadhar cards,1.1 billionmobile connections, and 750 million internet subscribers in India. 3,00,000 common service centers in the country are giving digital services in villages. 600,000 villages will be connected by Fibre Net in the next few years. UPI transactions have crossed 2 billion per month. This is mainly because of private apps. We want to invest in frontier technology such as AI. Astrong law is also being worked on for data protection: PM Modi at WEF 2021
WEF 2021| To promote equity and innovation in MSMEs we have started many funds
Digital lending platforms can help MSMEs get access to credit. Our effort is that MSMEs should benefit from AI and ML. Through the government e-Marketplace (GeM) 450,000 MSMES have joined in government procurement online: PM Modi at WEF 2021
WEF 2021| Infrastructure of the energy economy is a supporting pillar of growth
Infrastructure is one of the foremost priorities of the Indian Govt In the last 6 years, India has added 36GW to production capacity, roads and real networks are being augmented. USD 1.5 Trillion projects will be implemented in the next 5 years. Logistics policy has also been contemplated. Reforms are an ongoing exercise, to improve competitiveness: PM Modi
WEF 2021| By 2040, India's infrastructure needs will be around USD 4.5 trillion.
By 2040, India's infrastructureneeds will be around USD 4.5 trillion. This target will be achieved by both the government and the industry.
The govt working tirelessly to provide an enabling environment. Empowered Group of Secretaries has been formed, Sovereign Funds have been allowed 100% tax relief for infra investments. Single point contact has also been established for investment, asset monetization programs are also underway. We need to ensure that technology becomes a tool of ease of living, and does not become a trap: PM Modi
WEF 2021| The many steps that govt has taken to boost manufacturing in India
Govt has continuously taken several majors steps to boost manufacturing in India. Corporate Tax brought down to 15% for new manufacturing units. GST rates have been reduced. Through GST & Faceless Assessment tax structure has been simplified. Labour laws have been reformed: PM Modi at WEF 2021.
WEF 2021| Our Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is committed towards global good: PM Modi
Our Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is committed towards global good and global supply chain. India has the capacity, capability and reliability to strengthen the global supply chain: PM Narendra Modi at World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda
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India is now working to provide unique health IDs to its 1.3 billion citizens for easy access to health care: PM Modi
WEF 2021| National Logistic Policy will be released by the govt
Answering a question on the importance ofinfrastructure in a growing economy, PM Modi says that the govt will release a national logistic policy.
WEF 2021| PM Interacts With CEOs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the CEOs of multi-national companies from across the world.
WEF 2021| India is saving the lives of people in other countries as well
India is saving the lives of people in many other countries of the world by sending COVID vaccines and developing the necessary infrastructure for the vaccination: PM Narendra Modi at World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda
WEF 2021| India didn't forget its global responsibilities as well: PM Modi
In these tough times, India has been undertaking its global responsibility from the beginning. When airspace was closed in many countries, India took more than 1 lakh citizens to their countries & delivered essential medicines to more than 150 countries: PM Narendra Modi at WEF2021
WEF 2021| India's digital drive is a subject of interest even for WEF experts: PM Modi
India has resolved to become atma-nirbhar which will strengthen globalization. Atma-nirbhar campaign will receive support from industry 4.0
In the last 6 years, India's digital drive has become a subject of interest even for WEF experts.Banks, Phones are all connected via Aadhar.
In December, 4 trillion rupees of transactions enabled through the UPI systems. Many countries are looking to replicate the UPI networks.
During covid, 1.8 trillion rupees were transferred to bank accounts of beneficiaries: PM Modi at World Economic Forum
WEF 2021| India's digital drive is a subject of interest even for WEF experts: PM Modi
India has resolved to become atma-nirbhar which will strengthen globalization. Atma-nirbhar campaign will receive support from industry 4.0
In the last 6 years, India's digital drive has become a subject of interest even for WEF experts.Banks, Phones are all connected via Aadhar.
In December, 4 trillion rupees of transactions enabled through the UPI systems. Many countries are looking to replicate the UPI networks.
During covid, 1.8 trillion rupees were transferred to bank accounts of beneficiaries: PM Modi at World Economic Forum
WEF 2021| India sent necessary medicines, trained Healthcare staffing various countries: PM Modi
We shared, educated the world on Ayurveda India is aiding vaccination efforts by sending vaccines across the world and helping build the necessary infrastructure.Only two made in India vaccines have come into play, more vaccines on their way, says PM Modi.
WEF 2021| More vaccines can be expected from India
Right now there are two made in India vaccines. World Economic Forum will be relieved to know that in the time to come many more vaccines will come from India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda
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In 12 days India has vaccinated more than 2.3 million healthcare workers
In just 12 days, India has vaccinated more than 2.3 million healthcare workers. In next some months, we will achieve our target of vaccinating 300 million elderly people and people with comorbidities: PM Narendra Modi
WEF 2021| Message of positivity from PM
Amid apprehensions, I have come before you with a message of confidence, positivity, and hope for the world on the behalf on more than 1.3 billion Indians: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda
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We focussed at developing COVID-specific health infrastructure, today India is among those countries where the number of people infected is decreasing: PM Modi
WEF 2021| PM Modi begins his speech at Davos Agenda Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started his speech at the Davos submit. He starts his speech with India's fight against COVID-19
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PMNarendra Modi will address the forum shortly. Follow this space for all live updates.
WEF 2021| Themes of the Davos Agenda
The event runs throughout the week with daily themes on subjects like economic systems, responsible growth, cooperation and the harnessing of technologies in the 4th Industrial Revolution - a common theme at Davos events. The annual event in Davos typically draws thousands of elites to the Alpine snows to discuss ways of building a better future.
WEF 2021| Aim of the Davos Agenda is to build a more peaceful and prosperous post corona era: Forum founder Klaus Schwab
Forum founder Klaus Schwab has said the aim of the virtual 'Davos Agenda' meeting, which began on January 25, is to restore trust and engage all stakeholders in the business, government, civil society and beyond to help build a "more peaceful and prosperous post-corona era".
WEF 2021| Putin warns the world of a 'dark anti-utopia' world
Russian President Vladimir Putin, while addressing the forum on 27 January spoke of thegrowing inequality and unemployment amidst other international tensions. "The pandemic has exacerbated the problems and disbalances that have been accumulating. International institutions are weakening, regional conflicts are multiplying and global security is degrading, " he said at the World Economic Forum.
WEF 2021| Reset Initiative in Post-COVID World
The Davos Dialogues agenda marks the launch of the World Economic Forum's great reset initiative in the post-COVID-19 world.
WEF 2021| World leaders call for collaboration, environment protection at Davos Agenda Summit
Top world leaders called for international collaboration and urgent steps for environment protection as they discussed the way forward for the global economy at the WEF's online Davos Agenda summit. In a special address at the World Economic Forum event, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, "Global links and global commitments mean we have to have an interest in how the rest of the world is faring".
