Archive · 29 Jan 2026
India-EU FTA to Boost Jobs, Economy
President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about a big deal between India and the European Union (EU).
This deal, called a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), will help make more things in India and provide more services, which will create new jobs for young people.
The President said that India's economy has been doing well and that the government's policies have helped people earn more money and save more.
She also mentioned that new rules about taxes and workers' rights will help poor and middle-class families.
At the same time, Prime Minister Modi attended a big event with young cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
He said that this deal and other similar deals with different countries will give many opportunities to young people in India.
The event was about duty, discipline, and loving the country.
India and the EU finalized a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost manufacturing and services sectors and create job opportunities.
President Draupadi Murmu highlighted that government policies have led to higher income, savings, and purchasing power for citizens.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the FTA and other trade agreements will open countless opportunities for Indian youth.
The President mentioned significant economic growth and inflation control, benefiting poor and middle-class families.
The NCC PM Rally, themed 'Rashtra Pratham – Kartavya Nishth Yuva', marked the culmination of the NCC Republic Day Camp 2026.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu, EU Leaders
- What
- India-EU Free Trade Agreement and NCC PM Rally
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To boost manufacturing and services sector, create job opportunities, and mark the culmination of the NCC Republic Day Camp 2026
- Event
- India-EU FTA Agreement
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Location
- Delhi
- Participants
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu, EU Leaders
- Impact
- Boost to manufacturing and services sector, job creation
- Economic Growth
- India remains fastest-growing major economy
- Reforms
- GST 2.0, Income Tax law changes, labor law consolidation
- Infrastructure
- 7,200 km of national highways in North-East, 50,000 km of rural roads
Sources
PM Modi set to attend NCC rally, address cadets
PM Modi Set to Address Cadets at NCC Rally
India-EU FTA, previous free trade pacts to open countless opportunities for youths: PM Modi
India-EU deal to boost manufacturing, services sector, and create new jobs, says President Murmu
Grief and resolve at NCC rally as PM Modi mourns Ajit Pawar, champions youth power