Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the export sector is vital for boosting income and employment and urged states to work towards growth in exports. He said a thrust on export promotion at the state level will provide a boost to both income and employment.
Speaking at the fifth meeting of NITI Aayog’s Governing Council, PM Modi said that the export sector is an important element in the progress of developing countries, adding that both the centre and the states should work towards growth in exports, in order to raise per capita incomes.
“There is immense untapped export potential in several States, including the North Eastern States,” PM Modi said.
Modi, who chaired the fifth meeting of the Governing Council of Niti Aayog, spoke of issues including poverty alleviation, creating jobs, eliminating corruption and combating pollution.
PM Modi said that the goal to make India a five-trillion-dollar economy by 2024, is challenging, but can surely be achieved. He said states should recognise their core competence, and work towards raising GDP targets right from the district level.
Source: Business Today
