PM Modi's Vision for India's Tech Industry: "Design in India, Design for World"

'Design in India, Design for World': What PM Narendra Modi's 'new slogan' for technology industry given on Independence Day means - Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a special 'make in India' for the Indian IT industry this Independence Day. In an address to the nation from Red Fort on India's 78th Independence Day, PM Modi coined a new phrase -- "Design in India, Design for the world". Exalting the indigenous design capabilities of the Indian technology industry, PM Modi called upon Indian IT professionals to create products that cater to both domestic as well as international markets. In his address during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, "India is known for its best quality.Now, we need to focus on design and we need to try to make the Indian standard become the global standard. "We have talent...in the field of design we can contribute immensely to the world. We need to move forward with the vision of 'Design in India, Design for the world'," he added. Golden opportunity for Indian IT companies Prime minister said that many global companies want to invest in India and asked state governments to compete among themselves to attract them. "It is a golden opportunity to make India a hub of global manufacturing," he said, and called upon state governments to make policies to attract investment, while ensuring good governance and law and order. In sync with the Industry revolution 4.0, the PM said the government's focus is on comprehensive skill development across sectors, from agriculture to sanitation. "Vocal for Local" has become the mantra of India's arthatantra (economy), PM said. The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity.

Independence Day 2024: Techies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants you to lead the global gaming market and help ... - Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon Indian IT professionals to lead the world of gaming globally in his address to the nation on the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi emphasised the need for Indian IT pros to dominate not just in gaming but in game production as well by leveraging the country's rich cultural heritage.He said Indian professionals need to lead the gaming market and help establish the country as a global leader in the industry. Asserting that those who create and produce games are largely foreigners, he said that he sees that a huge market has emerged in the world of gaming. "India has a rich heritage, and we can bring talent into the gaming world. We should attract everyone to our gaming sector, and I want Indian children and youth to lead the gaming industry," Modi said. "I want the country's youth to lead the gaming industry, not just in playing but also in producing games. Indian games must reach the world," he added. Gaming industry needs no regulation Earlier this year, the Prime Minister had interacted with some of the top Indian gamers from across the country. During the interaction, PM touched upon a range of issues related to the gaming industry, as well as the challenges before the e-gaming industry. The PM also said that the industry needs no regulation. He had also said that the gaming industry does not require any regulation. "It must remain free, only then will it boom..," Modi said in response to a question by a gamer. The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity.