"Best time to invest, innovate, and make in India": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted Indias growth in the technological sector underlining its achievements in developing indigenous technology emphasising the impact of initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in IndiaAddressing the India Mobile Congress IMC 2025 PM Modi said that India is moving forward in every dimension lauding the countrys emergence as an effective platform for innovation and progressPM highlighted how the Indian industry startups and academia are collaborating for the growth of the countryToday with government support Indian industry startups and academia are working together across many sectors Whether it is developing and scaling indigenous technology or creating intellectual properties through research and development Bharat is moving forward in every dimension India is emerging as an effective platform for innovation and progress PM Modi saidI say this with full conviction this is the best time to Invest Innovate and Make in India From manufacturing to semiconductors from mobile technology to startups India holds immense possibilities in every field the PM addedPM Modi reflected on how people used to mock the idea of Make in India he said that the country has given them an answer noting how almost every district have the 5G connectivityIndias success shows the strength of the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision When I initially talked about Make in India people used to mock it They used to say how India would manufacture technologically advanced things The country gave them an answer The country which used to struggle with 2G now has 5G in every district he saidPM Modi also spoke about the recent launch of the 4G stack noting that the country has become one of the five countries to have this capability PM added that such progress shows Indias selfreliance and technological independenceA few days ago India launched its Made in India 4G stack Bharat has now joined the list of just five countries in the world that possess this capability This marks a major step towards digital selfreliance and technological independence Through indigenous 4G and 5G stacks we will be able to ensure seamless connectivity for everyone PM Modi saidSpeaking about the Telecommunications Act PM Modi said In the past decade Indias tech revolution has accelerated rapidly To match this pace a strong legal and modern policy foundation was neededFor this we introduced the Telecommunications Act replacing outdated laws that no longer served todays needs It was necessary to create a system that meets the needs of the 21st century This new act is not regulatory but a facilitator It has sped up the entire processNoting the low cost of internet data in India PM Modi said that digital connectivity is not a luxury but an integral part of peoples livesToday the cost of one GB of wireless data in India is less than the price of a cup of tea Im used to using the tea example But in terms of user data consumption we are among the leading countries in the world This means that digital connectivity in India is no longer a privilege or a luxury it is an integral part of Indian life India also leads the way in terms of promoting industry and investment Indias democratic setup the governments welcoming approach and its easeofdoingbusiness policies have established Indias reputation as an investorfriendly destination Our success in digital public infrastructure is a testament to how committed the government is to a digitalfirst mindset he saidIndias digital connectivity is not a privilege or luxury but an integral part of every Indians life In terms of mindset for promoting industry and investment Bharat stands at the forefront Indias democratic setup the governments welcoming approach and the policy of ease of doing business have together made the nation recognised as an investmentfriendly destination the PM addedPM Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress IMC 2025 today IMC 2025 will be held from 8th to 11th October under the theme Innovate to Transform highlighting Indias commitment to leveraging innovation for digital transformation and societal progressThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever