India's defence exports worth nearly Rs 1 lakh cr: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 9: While addressing in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi detailed the employment opportunities that have arisen in the nine years of his government's tenure so far while also stressing on the 'Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in various sectors.
In the statement, PM Modi stated that, India's exports in defence sector is over Rs 1 lakh crore now and new companies entering segment to make country 'Atmanirbhar.’
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Underlining the need for self-reliance in the defence sector the prime minister said that the government has worked with this mission in this sector so much so that the country is now exporting equipment nearly worth Rs 1 lakh crore.
Meanwhile, minister also hit out at the Congress party over the issue of employment and said that attempts are being made to spread falsehood.
PM Modi stated that, "Employment was also discussed here. I am surprised that those who claim to have been in public life for the longest time do not know that there is a difference between a job and employment. Those who do not understand the difference preach to us. Attempts are being made to spread falsehood by talking about half-baked things to create new narratives."
PM Modi also stated that in the past 9 years, economy has expanded and new opportunities have come up in new sectors.
PM also stated that 90,000 registered startups have also opened new doors for employment.
Putting forward the data in the defence sector, the Prime Minister said that over 350 private companies have come up in this sector creating employment opportunities.
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Unprecedented employment has come up in this sector as well. From retail to tourism, every sector has grown," he stated.
- ANI
