India has become world's 5th largest economy in 2022: PM Modi in Mann ki baat

New Delhi, Dec 25: India has become the fifth largest economy in the world as the country celebrated its 75 years of Independence in 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the last Mann Ki Baat of the year.

Addressing the people, PM Modi said, "In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in 'Mann Ki Baat'. 2022 has indeed been very inspiring, wonderful in many ways. This year India completed 75 years of her independence and this very year Amritkal commenced. This year the country gained a new momentum, all the countrymen performed one better than the other,"

The Prime Minister said that the various successes of 2022 have created a special place for India all over the world and attained the status of the world's fifth-largest economy. He also spoke about the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative of the government and praised the launch of INS Vikrant. The commissioning of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier is a momentous occasion during the 'Amritkaal' of India's 75 years of independence and signifies the country's confidence and prowess.

"The record of India surpassing the incredible figure of 220 crore vaccines; 2022,i.e. India crossing the magical exports figure of 400 billion dollars; 2022, i.e. adopting the resolution of 'Self-reliant India' by the people, enliving it; 2022 meaning welcoming India's first indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant, 2022 meaning India's glory in Space, Drone and Defence Sector, 2022 meaning India's might in every field. Even in the field of sports, be it the Commonwealth Games, or the victory of our women's hockey team, our youth have shown tremendous potential," he said.

The year 2022 will always be remembered for one more reason, PM Modi said. "This is the extension of the spirit of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'. The people of the country also organized many amazing events to celebrate unity and togetherness. Be it the Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat, where Rukmini's marriage, and Lord Krishna's relationship with the Northeast is celebrated, or the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, many colors of unity were visible in these festivals.

In 2022, the countrymen have scripted another chapter of immortal history. Who can forget the 'Har GharTiranga' campaign organised in the month of August! Those were the moments giving every countryman goose bumps. In this campaign of 75 years of independence, the whole country assumed the hues of the tricolor. More than 6 crore people even sent selfies with the tricolor. This Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav will continue in the same way next year as well - it will further strengthen the foundation of Amrit Kaal."

Covid cases rising in many countries, be vigilant: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also asked people to be vigilant and take precautions against COVID-19, as he noted that the virus is spreading in many countries. He urged them to follow protocols like wearing masks and washing hands to ensure that their enjoyment is not affected adversely by the virus.