PM asks Industries to develop India as global brand by zero defect products

New Delhi Dec 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked the industries to go beyond Make in India and develop the country as a global brand by producing zero defect and zero environment effect products. Addressing a national workshop on Make in India programme in New Delhi, Mr. Modi said without this the domestic manufacturers can not make an impact on the global market. He said there should not be restrictions on movement of men, material, money, machinery and minerals so that India can achieve a balanced development.

Mr. Modi said the focus should be given to eastern India which has plenty of mineral resources to make the region at par with western parts of the country in terms of development. The Prime Minister also said public- private partnership can also be in decision making, not just in project investments. Mr. Modi stressed on innovation, research and human resources development keeping in view future need of country’s skilled manpower during next 20 to 30 years.

Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the manufacturing sector will remain a challenge unless the radical steps are taken to improve it. He said entry point into the manufacturing has to be eased to attract more investors form outside. Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her address said, the new initiatives need to be undertaken to strengthen the Make in India initiatives. The Minister said that both Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion and Department of Commerce have taken concrete steps for cutting red tape, simplifying rules and delicensing the business environment.