PM Modi Advocates 'Power to Empower' at Bloomberg Forum
On 13 October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Delhi, presenting his vision of 'Power to Empower'. He emphasized the importance of technology and innovation in creating opportunities, noting that India has made mobile data affordable since 2014. Modi reported that India's startup count has surpassed 2.5 lakh, with significant contributions from smaller cities. He highlighted India's role in global vaccine supply and its position as a major provider of generic medicines. Modi also mentioned India's renewable energy capacity growth from 75 gigawatts in 2014 to approximately 300 gigawatts. He cited 7.8% GDP growth for the April-June quarter and foreign exchange reserves exceeding $700 billion, asserting that reforms are driven by conviction rather than compulsion.
Published 19 hours ago • 13 Oct 2026, 11:41 AM IST