Buying terracotta diyas on Diwali isn't being 'vocal for local', must think big: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 03: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a global hub for manufacturing, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade DPIIT under Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organizing a Post Budget Webinar on Make in India for the World today.

Carrying forward the themes of the Union Budget 2022, with a focus on Ease of Doing Business 2.0, implementation of all-inclusive technology-led industrial development, skilling, and employment, among other things, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a special address to all participants on the vision of Make in India for the World, its convergence with Union Budget 2022 and the expectations from the Webinar.

Talking about the importance of being self-reliant, the PM said, "We need to give focus on 'Make in India', need to manufacture sustainable and qualitative products. We have to become self-reliant in the production of semiconductors. 'Make in India' is the demand of the time."

Narendra Modi said that when it comes to buying local products and boosting the sale of items manufactured in India, buying earthen diyas on Diwali isn't enough. "Just buying terracotta diyas on Deepawali is not being 'vocal for local', we need to think big. Domestic manufacturers need to maintain global standards. We need a research-based futuristic approach." He added, "We can promote Make in India in electric vehicles, medical equipment."

The Prime Minister also pointed out that India's manufacturing journey has become smoother after the government lifted several compliances.