Modi says demand for items made in India is increasing all over the world

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exuded pride that India achieved the export target of 400 billion dollars. Addressing the people through his Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio, 

Mr. Modi said Made in India products are now reaching new markets in every corner of the world. He pointed out that when Indians become Vocal for Local, the Local becomes Global. He asked people to make the local ‘global’ and augment the prestige of Indian products further.

PM said the demand for items made in India is increasing all over the world. He said it also signifies that the supply chain of India is getting stronger.  

The Prime Minister stated that Made in India products are now more visible than ever before in foreign countries.

Mr. Modi said the potential of India in this field is great and farmers, artisans, weavers, engineers, small entrepreneurs, MSME sector, are the true strength.

He also said that small entrepreneurs are playing a major role in government procurement through Government e-Marketplace - GeM.

Mr Modi said World Health Day will be celebrated on the 7th of April. He emphasized that the collective Indian thought on



health, whether it is Yoga or Ayurveda, is increasingly trending all over the world.   The Prime Minister mentioned a number of Ayush Start-Ups. He spoke about a start-up called Kapiva. 

This Start-Up is based on healthy eating habits in accordance with Indian traditions. Nirog-Street was another such Start-Up mentioned by the Prime Minister which is a unique concept in the Ayurveda Healthcare Ecosystem.

The Prime Minister touched upon the topic of water conservation. He asked people to resolve to save every drop of water. He said there must be equal emphasis on recycling water.

 

PM further spoke about the Madhavpur Mela which is held in the village of Madhavpur near the sea at Porbandar in Gujarat. It is said that thousands of years ago, Lord Krishna was married to Rukmani, a princess from the North East, in Madhavpur.

The Prime Minister said the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is now becoming a new example of public participation. On the 23rd of March, many celebrations were held in different corners of the country on Martyrs Day. On the same day, Mr. Modi got the opportunity to dedicate the Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata to the nation.