have maintained 10% plus growth rate in all the three sectors.”
He also noted that the economy has sustained itself as well as
sustained jobs and livelihood for the people.
The reason Shri Modi attributed to this is the spirit of togetherness
among the people of Gujarat. “Togetherness is our biggest
strength. We know how to get together, how to stand together,
how to grow together,” he affirmed.
Today’s world characterized by power of technology and power
of information
Stressing on the power of technology and information Shri
Modi said, “Today’s world is characterized by the power of
technology and the power of information.” He also spoke about
the importance of youth power. He shared that India is the
world’s most youthful nation and the nation’s youth power is a
matter of great strength. “We have to harness it and put it to our
advantage,” opined the Chief Minister.
Furthermore, he spoke, “I firmly believe this century is India’s
century. It has to be the century of the Indian Youth. We have
drawn elaborate plans for youth led development.” Shri Modi
avowed that women are going to be equal and active partners
in the development of Gujarat.
Shri Modi declared that he is a firm believer in skill, speed and
scale and described them as the 3 pillars of the modern world.
“We are using technology to bring in speed in Governance and in
execution of programmes. We are focusing on skill development
of our youth in a big way,” he pointed out.
Our development model has brought smiles on millions of
faces!
Shri Modi talked at length about the unique development model
of Gujarat that has taken the states to newer heights in the last
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