or she will see that through projects such as GIFT, the Government
is aspiring to scale new heights in the services sector. He urged
the people to view the demo of the various kinds of technology
services that are available in GIFT.
Shri Modi pointed out that trade, commence and finance are in
the veins of the Gujarati people and added that if Gujaratis add
modern technology to their existing strengths, they could create
a new services sector. “That is why we are going ahead with GIFT,”
he affirmed.
He declared, “This is not only a building. There is not only currency
in this. It will be a hub for commerce worth millions and that too
with mouse-click.” He said that the project had great scope to
provide employment for the youth. The Chief Minister declared
that India’s youth is very talented and with the right opportunity
and infrastructure, they would never lag behind.
The Chief Minister shared that as far as GIFT City is concerned
the Government was working with a long-term vision. He opined,
“We are working with a long-term thought. One MoU was signed
today to have primary schools for the children of those who will
work in GIFT city. We are working for the future of those who will
work here as well!”
Among the many salient features of GIFT, Shri Modi pointed
out that environment and green technology have been given
immense importance in this project. He stated, “People talk of
green technology. We have given it importance in GIFT. We are
working towards creating an environment friendly city.”
The Chief Minister further shared, “When such a hub of financial
activity is created, it’s not limited to the building only. Its influence
spreads to the entire state.” He avowed that all sectors related
to the economy including the cooperative sector could benefit
immensely froma project such as GIFT. He declared, “The facilities
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