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India to be a $5-trillion economy by 2025: Full text of Modi's WEF speech

Modi said, 'If you want wealth with wellness, work in India; if you want peace with prosperity, live in India; if you want health with whole life, be in India'

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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi greets the audience prior to his speech the World Economic Forum in Davos

BS Web Team New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in the snowy town of Davos in Switzerland, addressed the plenary session of the 48th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Speaking in Hindi, Modi showcased India’s growth story to world leaders and called out for tackling the three major challenges the world faces currently — climate change, terrorism and threat to globalisation.


Modi affirmed India is moving towards a $5-trillion economy by 2025 and also highlighted the reforms and policies his administration had

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