Union DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh said that India will become the worlds third largest economy by 2027. This scenario has been analysed by various foreign economists. He said that the nation is becoming self reliant in defence and other sectors. Important defence equipment like tanks, armament and other items are being exported to 25 nations. The value of defence exports has reached Rs 16,000 crore.
Addressing the gathering, the Defence minister said that Uttarakhand is a small State but the vision of the Central government regarding its development is clear. Referring to ambitious schemes in the State, he mentioned the Rs 1,300 crore reconstruction works in Badrinath and Kedarnath, the Gaurikund-Kedarnath and Govindghat-Hemkund ropeway projects worth Rs 2,500 crore, the Manaskhand Mandir Mala mission in Kumaon region, encouraging homestays across the State, development of 16 eco tourism destinations and the expansion of Health Services in the State. Singh also referred to the planned establishment of Aiims satellite centre in Udham Singh Nagar, Tehri lake development project worth Rs 2,000 crore, development of Rishikesh-Haridwar as the capital of adventure tourism and capital, Tanakpur-Bageshwar rail project and the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project.
He said, The global prestige of the nation has increased under the dynamic Leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indias view is being considered seriously in international fora. The respect being accorded to our Prime Minister is honour being accorded to all Indians.