Mon Oct 21 14:08:57 UTC 2024: **Summary of Key Points from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Address at the NDTV World Summit:**

– **Vision for Developed India by 2047**: PM Modi emphasized his aspiration for a developed India by the year 2047 while presenting an overview of government achievements during the initial 125 days of its third term.

– **Significant Achievements**: Highlights include:
– Approval of three crore new houses for the poor.
– Initiation of infrastructure projects worth Rs 9 lakh crore.
– Launch of 15 new Vande Bharat trains and construction of eight new airports.

– **Youth and Farmers Support**: The government allocated Rs 2 lakh crore for youth development and transferred Rs 21,000 crore directly to farmers’ bank accounts.

– **Healthcare Initiative**: A scheme for free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh for senior citizens over 70 years was announced.

– **Environmental Initiatives**: Installation of rooftop solar plants in 5 lakh homes and planting of 90 crore trees under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Naam’ campaign were mentioned.

– **Economic Growth**: India’s forex reserves increased from $650 billion to over $700 billion, with Sensex and Nifty reporting a growth of 6-7%.

– **Global Context**: Modi stressed the importance of addressing global issues such as the pandemic, inflation, unemployment, climate change, and conflicts, positioning India as a source of hope amid global instability.

– **Summit Participation**: The two-day NDTV World Summit features notable speakers, including international leaders and experts discussing key global issues.

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