Union Home Minister Amit Shah Highlights Decade of Transformations and Future Ambitions at IGF Annual Investment Summit-NXT10

Mumbai:   At the IGF Annual Investment Summit-NXT10 in Mumbai, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, underscored the pivotal role upcoming elections will play in shaping India’s destiny for the next 25 years. Surrounded by dignitaries, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde,  Shah emphasized the profound transformations witnessed in every sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing the audience, Amit Shah highlighted the critical decisions made in the last decade, shaping India’s trajectory toward self-confidence and self-reliance. He declared that the upcoming elections are not merely about democracy but a celebration of the synergy between democracy and security, welfare, tradition, and technology.

Shah compared the achievements of the current government to the challenges faced in 2014, citing improvements in economic stability, investor confidence, and significant policy-driven initiatives. He credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for steering the nation away from dynastic politics, corruption, and appeasement, establishing a politics of direct performance.

Enumerating key transformative decisions, Shri Shah emphasized the government’s success in demonetization, GST implementation, addressing NPAs, and expanding the digital landscape through the JAM trinity. He also highlighted milestones such as the abrogation of Article 370, the Citizenship Amendment Act, and the New Education Policy.

The Home Minister noted the reduction in violence in hotspots like Northeast, Left-Wing Extremism-affected areas, and Kashmir, showcasing a 72% decrease and over 10,000 extremists surrendering. Shah applauded Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to providing basic amenities, connecting millions to the development process.

Highlighting infrastructure development, Shah revealed statistics on the expansion of National Highways, metro cities, airports, and the doubling of capital expenditure in railways, ports, and tourism. He stressed the government’s strategic approach to reducing logistical expenses by 10% by 2030.

Economic indicators presented by Amit Shah showcased India’s rise as the 5th largest economy globally, with increased GDP, per capita income, FDI, and a booming stock market. He noted the rise in global rankings such as the Global Innovation Index, reflecting India’s progress.

Concluding his address,  Amit Shah outlined Prime Minister Modi’s vision for India, including ambitious goals such as becoming the world’s third-largest economy, achieving 5 trillion US dollars by 2027, hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, and becoming a “Vishwa Guru” by 2047.

As the IGF Annual Investment Summit-NXT10 progresses, Shah’s comprehensive overview has set the stage for discussions on India’s future, celebrating a decade of accomplishments and laying out an ambitious roadmap for the years ahead.