April 13th, it was the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Germany visit. The day was significant from India’s as well as Germany’s point of view. PM Narendra Modi and Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the India Pavilion at the Hannover Messe.
PM @narendramodi and Chancellor Merkel at the @hannover_messe pic.twitter.com/sjqrkETn8I
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
At the India Pavilion of Hannover Messe, Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merkel were taken around the entire facility and industry leaders were informed about the diverse scope and potential that India has for the entire world. Shri Modi invited the world, “Come, and Make in India.” He further said that demography, democracy and demand were drawing the world’s attention towards India. There was a huge gathering at the India Pavilion. People were excited and keen about the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The entire world is looking at India. Demography, democracy and demand are drawing the world to India: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Come to India, increase your partnership with India and make use of this opportunity India offers to scale new heights of success: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
The @makeinindia pavilion is bustling with enthusiasm at the @hannover_messe pic.twitter.com/xXK9tjkx7l
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
In his short address, at the Indo-German Business Summit, the Prime Minister outlaid the vision of a developed India. He touched upon the key areas of promoting the manufacturing sector and job creation for youth. He assured the German companies about the changing environment in India. Shri Modi said that the Government of India was committed to create an environment that’s business friendly and where approvals for industry are dealt at a much faster pace.
We also want to promote manufacturing in a big way particularly to create jobs for our youth: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
We have committed ourselves for creating and improving the business environment: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
I am here to assure the German companies that India is now a changed country: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
In our very first Budget, we said we will not resort to retrospective taxation: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
We have fast tracked approvals in industry and infrastructure: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
The Prime Minister also highlighted the Government’s effort to encourage innovation, research and development and entrepreneurship in the country.
At Indo-German Business Summit I said- come, see for yourself the winds of change in India! https://t.co/5TjPNXBE9s pic.twitter.com/5rpnwLXdqf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2015
Shri Narendra Modi was delighted to see the effort that was put to emphasize ‘Make in India’ at the Hannover Messe. Taking to twitter, he shared a few photos from the event. He was happy to note the growing enthusiasm of people about India at the global platform.
From the @hannover_messe. Good to see the growing enthusiasm about India. pic.twitter.com/Amm3H184SW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2015
More photos from the @hannover_messe. pic.twitter.com/c5usGex7sk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2015
With this he wrapped up his stopover at Hannover and took his flight to Berlin. As soon as he landed in Berlin, Shri Modi was received warmly. People were enthusiastic to see the Indian Prime Minister among them. Slogans of
‘Vande Mataram’ and chants of
‘Modi-Modi’ were heard. People waited in long queues on the streets to catch up a glimpse of Shri Modi, shake hands with him and take photographs!
PM @narendramodi in Berlin, connecting with people. pic.twitter.com/KfORHZAd5C
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Very high enthusiasm in Berlin as the Indian community welcomes PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/zoboD2ZGOL
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
The PM also visited the Siemens Technical Academy.
PM @narendramodi at the Siemens technical academy. pic.twitter.com/bvE9X7y4qN
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Shri Narendra Modi also addressed at a community reception where he spoke about India becoming a manufacturing hub which was a matter of pride. He also emphasized on how IT revolution showcased the strength of today’s youth. For India, he said three things were essential to be balanced-agriculture, manufacturing and services sector.
In the coming days, it is the need of the hour that India becomes a manufacturing hub. We can't let this opportunity go: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
IT revolution showed the world the strength of our youth: PM @narendramodi at the community reception in Berlin
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Zero defect and zero effect, both are very important: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Becoming a manufacturing hub is not merely an economic activity, it is a matter of our pride: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015