Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to adopt ‘Swadeshi’ in their buying-selling culture to strengthen local industries and make India self-reliant.
“For me, Swadeshi means that no matter which country the brand is from, it should be made in India. It should be made by the youth of the country and should have the fragrance of my country’s soil,” Modi said, addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Banswara.
“We have another goal: a self-reliant India. It is very important that we do not depend on anyone else. We must make Swadeshi our pride. Adopting it should not be limited to purchasing goods. This will strengthen local industries, increase employment, and contribute to the country’s economic progress,” he said, urging traders and shopkeepers to display signs declaring, “The goods sold here are Swadeshi.”
