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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 30, 2018, addressed the India-Italy Technology Summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte was also present on the occasion.
In his address, Prime Minister Modi announced the launch of the next phase of the India-Italy Industrial Research and Development Cooperation programme. He added that the programme will enable our industry and research institutes to develop new products. Talking about the importance of technology, PM Modi said that India has made technology a medium for attaining social justice, empowerment, inclusion and transparency. He added that the government is using technology to ensure effective last mile delivery of services.
The Prime Minister said that the government is emphasising on developing technological temperament along with scientific temperament among the citizens. In this context, PM Modi mentioned about Atal Innovation Mission, Umang App and three lakh Common Service Centres spread across the country. He said that these technological solutions have ensured that government is brought to the doorsteps of the citizens.
Highlighting the Indian Space Programme, the Prime Minister said that it is an example of innovation with quality. He added that India is now able to send space satellites of many countries including Italy’s and showcases India’s capability of creating innovative solutions at low cost.
The Prime Minister also expressed happiness in the enhanced cooperation between India and Italy in the field of Life Style Accessories Design (LAD). He added that special focus will be given to Leather sector and Transportation & Automobile Design (TAD), according to a PIB release.