NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed that India’s rapid economic growth remains a certainty despite increasing global uncertainties.
Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati, he highlighted India’s strides in manufacturing, renewable energy and digital innovation, positioning the country as a model for sustainable progress.
Addressing a gathering of investors and dignitaries, Modi emphasised that India had taken decisive policy steps over the past decade while keeping its environmental responsibilities in mind. He noted that the world had begun to see India’s Renewable Energy Mission as a benchmark and was adopting its practices. He also spoke about India’s push for low-cost manufacturing, strengthening local supply chains and entering free trade agreements with various global regions, including the recently launched India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which is expected to open up new economic opportunities.
The PM lauded Assam’s dynamic workforce and rapid development, describing the state as a key hub for semiconductor manufacturing. He stressed that Advantage Assam was not just a summit but a major initiative aimed at integrating Assam’s potential with global progress. Reflecting on history, he said Eastern India had played a crucial role in the country’s prosperity and would continue to be instrumental in its journey toward a Viksit Bharat (developed India).
He noted that global experts, despite prevailing economic uncertainties, unanimously agreed on one thing India’s rapid growth. He attributed this confidence to India’s long-term vision for the next 25 years and the country’s young, skilled and aspirational population.