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Cover Story India on the World Stage

India is running Brain drain has been considered a loss for the
projects worth about country as Indians went abroad seeking jobs and
Rs 3,571 crore in
Mauritius, Rs 1708 better life. But for me and my government, such a
crore in Afghanistan, movement is not a brain drain but brain gain as
Rs 891 crore in they can help us in the development
Nepal, and Rs 967
crore in Myanmar. -NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER

over the world, and when India got great respect efforts are not only for ourselves, but the welfare of
abroad. Indians are proud to be Indians today, as all humanity is linked to India's progress. This must
evidenced by Prime Minister Modi's interactions be communicated to the rest of the world. All of you
with Indian communities on every foreign visit. It is Indians and people of Indian origin play an important
because New India is willing to take risks, innovate, role in this. Allow the Amrit Mahotsav events to serve
and incubate. For many countries, the low cost of as a conduit for conveying India's efforts and ideas
internet data available in India is unfathomable. In to the rest of the world. It should be our number one
the case of real-time digital payments, India alone priority! I believe that by adhering to these principles,
accounts for 40% of global payments in 2021. we will also be able to build a new India and realise
Approximately 10,000 services from central, state, the dream of a better world."
and local governments are available online. When old traditions and obstacles are removed
Direct payment of more than Rs 22 lakh crore was from the way of success, the country reaches new
made through DBT into the bank accounts of the heights. India was once one of the world's most
scheme beneficiaries. Today, India has the world's backward countries in terms of per capita data
third largest startup ecosystem. In 2014, there were consumption, but that was only 5–6 years ago. The
only 200-400 startups, but today, the country is situation has changed, and India now has the most
home to over 68 thousand startups, making India affordable data available. In this capacity, India has
proud around the world. The country's exports have aided the entire world in difficult times, sending
reached an all-time high. India recently set a new medicines to many countries around the world.
export record of $400 billion. In a time when major When India has achieved food self-sufficiency, it is
countries are concerned about food security, Indian openly offering to save the world from starvation. As
farmers are stepping up to feed the world. It is as a India's power in the field of information technology
result of growing respect in the country and around grew, the country helped the rest of the world during
the world that India has recently been lauded for the crisis. Today, India is a major digital global
its dialogue with the Indian community, whether in power, but it is not keeping it to itself; it is sharing
Germany or Denmark. Then Prime Minister Modi it with the rest of the world. India has the scale and
received an unprecedented reception everywhere. speed to become a reliable partner in self-reliance
by connecting to a robust global supply chain.
NEW INDIA, A BETTER WORLD RESOLUTION The people of India stand together for the security
India's Amrit resolution is not restricted to its borders. of the nation and get involved in nation-building.
These thoughts are spreading throughout the world, Indianness means 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas
connecting it all. Today, as the 'Self-Reliant India' and Sabka Prayas' which ensures prosperity.
campaign gains traction, it also mentions opening 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' means the whole world
up new avenues for global progress. Today, as India is one family, this principle is far wider in scope than
works to spread yoga, it wishes for 'Sarve Santu being restricted to only trade and commerce. India
Niramayah' for everyone on the planet. India's voice of the 21st century is also moving ahead with this
is also heard on issues such as climate change and approach. Certainly, the present of New India is also
sustainable development. bright and so every Indian living in India or abroad
This is the time to move the India campaign is committed to making the 21st century, which is
forward. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Our called the century of Asia, the century of India.

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