Zero Defect - Zero Effect will help MSMEs take products internationally, asserts PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 16 (KNN) In India’s journey to become self-reliant, MSME sector will take Indian products to the world with 'Zero Defect - Zero Effect, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Addressing the nation on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, he called upon the private sector to come forward to fulfil the dream of a self-reliant India.

Highlighting the significance of PLI scheme, he said that people from around the world are coming to India to try their luck and are bringing new technology along with them.

“India is becoming a manufacturing hub as it is building a foundation for a self-reliant India whether it is manufacturing of electronic goods or mobile phones, today the country is progressing at a very fast pace,” said the PM.

He also said that India should be self-reliant in the fields of solar energy, wind energy, and various other renewable energy sources like Mission Hydrogen, bio fuel and electric vehicles.

Expressing his faith on the youth, he said we have many success stories to show to the world - UPI-BHIM and compelling position in the domain of Fintech.  

He ensured that optical fiber reaches each and every village until the last mile.

“I am fully informed that the dream of Digital India will be attained through rural India. Today I am happy that four lakh Common Service Centers of India are being developed in villages which are being managed by the youth of that village,” he added.

PM Modi acknowledged and called for strengthening the potential of small farmers, entrepreneurs, small and medium sized enterprises, cottage industries, micro industries, street vendors, domestic labourers, daily wagers, auto rickshaw drivers, bus service providers etc.  (KNN Bureau)