Highlights
“Before the outbreak, not a single PPE kit or N-95 masks were made in India, but now we are making at least 2 lakh of PPE and 2 lakh N-95 daily.”
“India’s self-reliance will be based on five pillars–economy, infrastructure, technology-driven system, vibrant demography and demand.”
“The pandemic has taught us the importance of local supply chains very well. The global brands we see today were once local, they grew after their countrymen supported them. From today, all Indians should become vocal for our local products.”
“The fourth phase of lockdown will be based on inputs we are getting from the states. Information on this will be given to you before May 18.”
NEW DELHI: In a big push to revive the Covid-hit economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced massive new financial incentives on top of the previously announced packages for a combined stimulus of Rs 20 lakh crore, saying the Coronavirus crisis has provided India with an opportunity to become self-reliant and emerge as the best in the world.
This story is from the May 13, 2020 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
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