Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal: “Modi Government’s 11 Years of Good Governance Pave the Way for India to Become the World’s 3rd-Largest Economy by 2029”

New Delhi: In a powerful and data-backed address marking 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted India’s meteoric rise on the global stage, declaring that the country is set to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2029. The press conference, held in Dibrugarh, Assam, showcased the transformational journey of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underpinned by what Sonowal described as “speed, scale and honesty in governance.”

Accompanied by key regional leaders, Shri Sonowal credited the consistent, transparent, and visionary leadership of PM Modi for turning India into a global growth engine. He emphasized that the current decade has redefined India’s political, economic, and social trajectory.

Major Highlights of Statement by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

✅ India’s Economic Surge

• India is currently the world’s fourth-largest economy and is projected to be the third-largest by 2029.

• Citing the removal of “policy paralysis” and corruption that defined earlier regimes, Sonowal stated that over 25 crore Indians have been lifted out of poverty in the past decade.

• India’s startup ecosystem has expanded from 30,000 startups in 2014 to over 1 lakh, with more than 1.7 crore youth engaged in innovation and entrepreneurship.

✅ The Modi Guarantee

• Sonowal defined the Modi era with the phrase: “Delivery with Speed, Scale & Honesty.”

• Welfare schemes have become vehicles of empowerment rather than dependency:

  • PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: Free food grains to 81 crore citizens.

  • PM Awas Yojana: 4 crore homes constructed.

  • PM SVANidhi Yojana: Empowering over 68 lakh street vendors.

✅ Empowerment Framework: Yuva Shakti, Nari Shakti, Krishak Shakti, Garib Kalyan

• These four pillars drive the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

• Youth Empowerment: Through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and sports initiatives like Khelo India and TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme).

• Women Empowerment: Cited major reforms like 33% reservation in Parliament, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and women-centric schemes.

• Farmer Welfare:

  • PM-KISAN and Fasal Bima Yojana have revitalized rural economies.

  • MSP in Assam has risen to ₹2,350 per quintal for paddy, reflecting fair returns.

Transformation of the Northeast

• Sonowal, also an MP from Dibrugarh, highlighted the strategic prioritization of the Northeast under PM Modi’s leadership.

• Modi’s over 70 visits to the region stand as a record.

• The region has now transformed from a neglected zone into a key growth corridor.

• Investment of over ₹4.5 lakh crore has been pledged at the recent Rising Northeast summit.

• Infrastructure upgrades are under way:

  • New river ports at Jogighopa, Dhubri, Pandu, and Dibrugarh.

  • Expansion of roads, railways, internet, and waterways to integrate the region with national and global trade.

Scientific and Technological Advancement

Sonowal praised India’s tech-powered development under Modi:

• Chandrayaan missions, Vande Bharat Express trains, and green port initiatives under Sagarmala project are examples of India’s leap into the future.

• The focus on self-reliance and sustainability is propelling India into a position of global leadership.

Criticism of the Congress

• The Union Minister sharply criticized the Congress party for its “decades of dynastic misrule and betrayal of farmers.”

• Contrasted it with the BJP’s “Modi Guarantee” — a governance model that promises action, accountability, and ambition.

Closing Remarks

“A bold Prime Minister, a committed team, and a billion-strong nation with a common goal — that’s what makes today’s India unstoppable,” Shri Sonowal declared.

He concluded with a forward-looking message:

“The Modi decade has laid the foundation. The next decade belongs to a resurgent, confident, and capable India ready to lead the world.”

Dignitaries Present

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal was joined by:

• Prasanta Phukan, Minister, Govt of Assam

• Ujjwal Phukan, Rituparna Baruah (Chairman, ATDC)

• Akhim Hazarika (Chairman, DDA)

• Dulal Bora (District President, BJP Dibrugarh)

• Saikat Patra (Mayor, Dibrugarh)

• Indra Gogoi (Vice Chairman, Assam Gas Company)

• Mamoon Gogoi (President, Dibrugarh District Mahila Morcha)

Their collective presence underlined the alignment of regional aspirations with national growth under the Modi Government’s inclusive governance model.

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