At the inaugural Sydney Dialogue, PM Modi spoke of the importance and the challenges we face today with the evolution and revolution of technology the world over.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered the keynote at the inaugural Sydney Dialogue via video conference where he spoke of the importance and the challenges we face today with the evolution and revolution of technology the world over.
The Indian premier noted recognition for India's central role in the Indo-Pacific region and in the emerging digital world, but at the same time warned of “vested interests” misusing the openness that comes with technology in democratic nations.
“The biggest strength of democracy is openness. At the same time, we should not allow a few vested interests to misuse this openness”, the Prime Minister said.
He added, “India's digital revolution is rooted in our democracy, our demography, and the scale of our economy. It is powered by enterprise and innovation of our youth. We are turning the challenges of the past into an opportunity to take a leap into the future.”
Talking about the resilience and digital sovereignty of India, the Prime Minister said , “We are focusing on hardware. We are preparing a package of incentives to become a key manufacturer of semi-conductors. Our production linked incentive schemes in electronics and telecom are already attracting local and global players to set up base in India.”
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