Coronavirus turning point for self-reliant India, says PM Modi

It's time for bold decisions and investments, he says in a speech to Indian Chamber of Commerce

India faces "unforeseen challenges" but is determined to convert them into an opportunity, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as government data out May 31 showed India's economy had in 2019-2020 grown at the slowest pace in 11 years.

"The coronavirus crisis has given us a pressing reason to turn the corners and become self-reliant. Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission is the reflection of that reason,” said Modi, referring to his government's plan to make self-reliant in manufacturing.

"People, planet and profit--this is a very crucial theme. Many think these cannot co-exist but it is not so. They can and should