Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the automobile industry to bring global best practices to India while also working on green and clean mobility.
“At this this critical juncture for India and the world, it is essential that our automobile sector set not only an example for others to follow, but also work towards bringing global best practices to India. I am confident that the discussions and deliberations during the Annual Convention will serve as a catalyst for this,” Modi said in a written address to the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
He said the road ahead demands that India’s automobile industry’s progress is rapid while also being sustainable.
“Working (on) greener and cleaner mobility is a vital step in this direction. It is important that this climate-conscious and sustainable vision resonates with domestic and international partners,” he said, adding that the automotive industry will drive even higher economic growth and, in turn, thrive on demand growth.
“As we shift gears towards our collective goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, I am confident that organisations like SIAM will continue to bring together all stakeholders and become a force multiplier in this mission,” Modi said.
The PM said that the success story of Indian mobility is noteworthy, and the nation is witnessing the creation of future-ready infrastructure, such as state-of-the-art expressways, high-speed railways, and other forms of multimodal connectivity that reache every corner.
He further said that through innovation and enterprise, the automotive industry will drive even higher economic growth, and in turn, thrive on the demand growth that inevitably creates.
“Over the last decade, India’s automotive sector has witnessed tremendous and unprecedented growth. This is as much a testament to our nation’s expanding economic growth, as it is to the pivotal role played by the automotive industry,” he added.