Emphasising that farmers, small industries, and employment for youth are the top-most priorities for the government, Modi said, “The government is doing everything possible in this direction. But as citizens, we too have responsibilities.”
Calling for a national movement to support local products, the prime minister said, “This is not just about Modi saying it, every Indian should say this: if we want India to become the third-largest economy, every political party and every leader, keeping aside their hesitations, must work in the nation’s interest and awaken the spirit of swadeshi among the people.”
He also urged people to be conscious consumers, saying, “Whatever we buy, we should ask ourselves: has an Indian toiled to make this? If it has been made by the sweat of our people, with their skills, that product is swadeshi for us. We must adopt the mantra of ‘Vocal for Local’.”
Making a special appeal to traders and shopkeepers, the prime minister said, “At a time when the world is going through uncertainty, let us take a pledge to sell only swadeshi goods from our shops and markets. Promoting made in India goods will be the truest service to the country.”
