Narendra Modi addresses 125th-year celebrations of CII: Complete details of what all PM said

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the 125th year celebrations of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Welcoming PM Modi at CII Annual Session 2020, the CII President Vikram S. Kirloskar said, "CII has been dedicated to nation building. We are most privileged that Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has agreed to inaugurate the session." PM Modi started his address by congratulating the CII for successful completion of 125 years. Here are the top things PM Modi said at CII Annual Session 2020:-

- "We have to take tough steps to fight coronavirus and also take steps to take care of economy."

- "Yes, we will definitely get our growth back."

- "Getting growth back has started with Unlock 1.0; have confidence in India's capabilities, crisis management."

- "Strengthening economy one of top priorities alongside fighting coronavirus; have taken decisions that will help country in long run."

- "Coronavirus may have slowed economy, but India will get its growth back."

- "More than Rs 53,000 cr of financial assistance given under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Scheme of free ration to poor and migrant workers."

- "Intent, inclusion, investment, infrastructure and innovation important to get India back to high growth trajectory."

- "Reforms are not random, scattered decisions; they are systemic, planned, integrated, inter-connected and futuristic process."

- "World is looking for a trusted, reliable partner; India has potential, strength, ability."

- "Self-reliant India does not mean country is reliant on outside in strategic sectors."

- "Products are made in India but for the world; imports are reduced."

- "We will take structural reforms that will change course of the country; we will together build self-reliant India."

FULL VIDEO OF PM MODI's ADDRESS AT CII

Kirloskar at CII Annual Session 2020 said, "CII is the only industry association with a social compact for a caring industry. CII has played an important role in the nation's development agenda". He added, "CII connects and has vast network across geographies and opens a new door for India on foreign shores. CII is the only industry association with a social compact for a caring industry. CII has played an important role in the nation's development agenda."

Further, Kirloskar said, "As we bring back growth, CII is committed to ensuring that it is inclusive for all sections of society. Industry will need to play a major role in this. CII has touched the lives of almost 80 lakh people during the current pandemic crisis."