Archive · 18 Nov 2025
PM Modi Urges States to Compete on Development, Ease of Business
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a speech and said that all governments, both at the national and state levels, should focus on making things better for people.
He told state governments to try to make it easier for businesses to start and grow, and to attract more investments.
He also said that India is doing well economically, even when other countries are having problems.
Modi criticized an old British leader's education policies in India and told people to be proud of their country's history and culture to help preserve it.
He also said that India is not just a place where people can make money, but also a place that gives people hope for the future.
PM Modi stated that development should be the top priority for all governments, regardless of party affiliation.
He called upon state governments to compete in creating a better investment environment, improving ease of doing business, and advancing development parameters.
Modi presented India as an emerging growth model for the world, highlighting its robust GDP growth amidst global uncertainties.
He criticized 19th-century British MP Thomas Babington Macaulay's education policies in India and urged citizens to liberate themselves from a mindset of slavery over the next decade.
Modi emphasized the importance of pride in historical heritage for tourism and preservation of cultural legacy.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Urged state governments to compete on development, ease of doing business, and investment attraction
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To deliver the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture and share his vision for India's growth and development
Focus on Development and Ease of Business
Emphasis on Pride in Heritage and Cultural Preservation
Government Priorities
Focus on Development and Ease of Business
All governments should prioritize development and make it easier for businesses to operate.
Emphasis on Pride in Heritage and Cultural Preservation
Governments should also focus on preserving cultural heritage and instilling pride in citizens.
Role of Citizens
Focus on Development and Ease of Business
Citizens should support and benefit from development efforts.
Emphasis on Pride in Heritage and Cultural Preservation
Citizens should take pride in their heritage and contribute to its preservation.
- Event
- Sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Location
- Delhi
- Key Message
- Development should be the top priority for all governments; states should compete on investment climate, ease of doing business, and development
- Economic Outlook
- India's GDP growing at around 7% amidst global instability; seen as an 'emerging model' of hope and growth
- PM Modi's Call to Action
- Urged citizens to take a pledge to liberate themselves from a mindset of slavery over the next decade
Sources
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