Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 17 : Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 and noted the country's growing global recognition under his leadership.
"PM has taken the resolve to build a developed India by 2047. With the manner in which he has worked in 11 years with the mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas Sabka, Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas, India's prestige globally has been enhanced...," CM Sai said.
He also highlighted that India has become the fourth-largest economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last ten years. He alleged that the country's economic activities were stalled during the United Progressive Alliance.
"When there was a UPA Government at the Centre for 10 years from 2004 to 2014, the economic sector had come to a standstill. It was in the 10th position but when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, he brought the country in the 5th position in terms of economy and in the 11th year, he has brought it in the fourth position. The country is confident that we will be a developed nation by 2047..."
The CM was speaking after releasing the 'Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision 2047' - the vision document for a 'Viksit Chhattisgarh' by 2047.
He also noted the immense potential of Chhattisgarh and appreciated the efforts of hardworking farmers.
"...PM has taken the pledge to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, so we too have released the vision document for a Viksit Chhattisgarh by 2047. There is immense potential in Chhattisgarh. It is rich in mineral resources. 44% of the land here is rich in forests. There are hundreds of forest products here. The soil is very fertile here. The farmers here are hardworking. So, we'll definitely do good work in every sector..."