Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the Gandhinagar railway station.
He also inaugurated the International Stock Exchange at GIFT City, as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017. The summit runs between January 10 and 14 in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad
Mr. Modi will also open the first-of-its-kind conclave of Nobel laureates in Ahmedabad.
The Nobel Media is holding the first Nobel Prize Series in India, coordinated by the Department of Biotechnology in Delhi. Nine Nobel laureates are expected to attend and meet Mr. Modi.
The Nobel Prize Series, India 2017 will feature a 5-week long Science Exhibition being set up by the Nobel Foundation, with exhibits from the Nobel Museum, Stockholm, Sweden.
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PM Modi says:
"My government has a clear vision of where we want India to be in the next 15 years. Our vision in science and technology is to ensure that our youth should be employable."
"Deep sea exploration and cyber systems is the future for our students. Our scientists will link our labs in cities and share resources. India offers an enabling opportunity of large demographic dividend and the best teachers."
"There are three outcomes I'd like to see. Follow up with the students.. Don't lose track of them. Second, stimulate local entrepreneurship. 2014 Nobel physics prize was for blue light LED. When combined with red and white LEDs, it saves millions."
"Scientists spend their lives in labs but their impact is lifelong. Third, the Nobel finds have influenced health and agriculture. We must strive to be leader in biotechnology. We must aim to make science city world class and inspire students and teachers."
PM Modi inaugurates Nobel Prize series Exhibition in Gandhinagar.
"Let me congratulate the government for organising this exhibition. We are making history by having a galaxy of Nobel laureates in Gujarat. One of you, Dr venky, is from Vadodara. I urge everybody to visit science city exhibition and will inspire students to undertake science."
"Combination of talent and technology is enabling Indian firms to compete on an equal footing with offshore financial centres", says PM Modi. "India needs 30 crore new jobs every year for next 20 years."
"My vision for GIFT City is larger. In 10 years GIFT City should become price setter for at least few of large trade instruments in world," he says. "This city will create a new India, a confident India, an inclusive India. Over 10 years, I expect this city to generate several lakh jobs. India can become a developed country in one generation. New cities will be important in creating the new India of our dreams!"
PM Modi speaks:
Delighted to be here at Gift City to inaugurate India’s first international stock exchange, that is the India International Exchange. Its a momentous occasion for India's financial sector. Indians are at the forefront of IT and finance.
India invented the concept of zero. India has leadership position in informational technology.
Many Financial experts I meet abroad are Indian origin. I would think how to bring them back to provide leadership to financial world. I had visited BSE in 2013 during which I asked them to set up an international stock exchange.
In 2015, BSE signed MoU with Gujarat to set up the exchange. Today, the exchange has become operational. India is in excellent time zone between west and east and GIFT City can provide facility through day and night. India International Exchange will set new standards of quality of service and speed of transactions.
This exchange will start with Japanese market's start and close when US markets are closed. It will work for 22 hours: PM at GIFT City
The Prime Minister arrives at GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tech) City to inaugurate India's first international stock exchange. The India International Exchange is the country's first international stock exchange set up by Bombay Stock Exchange.
Mr. Modi reaches the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show to inaugurate it as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.
After the trade show, he is set to reach the GIFT City to open the international stock exchange set up by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Railway gives 'Gati' and 'Pragati' to the nation, says Mr. Modi.
PM Narendra Modi performs the 'Bhumi Pujan' for redevelopment of the Gandhinagar Railway Station Complex. Photo: PIB
Electrification of lines are being done. Worked on bio-toilet very quickly. It is a step towards change, says Mr. Modi - ANI
"We want the railways to bring qualitative difference in the lives of people because the railways is connected with every citizen in the country. Previous governments ignored the Railway Ministry. We have adopted PPP model to develop railways infrastructure in the country. We have increased the budget for railways to double the tracks," he says.
''Earlier, Railways was a sought after portfolio. Alliance partners joined governments on getting this portfolio. We have given top priority to the development of railways after coming to power. New lines are being added in the railway network. We are expanding the capacity,'' he says.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and his wife enjoy the air show during the inauguration ceremony of Vibrant Summit-2017 in Gandhinagar on Monday.
Mr. Modi lays the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the Gandhinagar railway station. The railway station is being redeveloped on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and will have a 300 room five star hotel and other amenities.
