Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Steel, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma on Wednesday praised the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, stating that the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) by 2047 was clear and achievable under his leadership.

Speaking on the occasion, Verma said, 'In the last 11 years, the Narendra Modi government has introduced many schemes in the fields of economy, healthcare, and social security, which have directly benefited all sections of people.'

He further asserted that India would become a developed country by 2047 under Prime Minister Modi's 'strong leadership.'

He made the remarks while attending the '11 Years of Modi Government--Sankalpam to Sakaram' workshop held in Vijayawada, where he was invited as the chief guest.

The minister said key changes had been witnessed in all sectors of the country over the last 11 years. He added, 'The Central Government is committed to the development of Andhra Pradesh with the help of a double-engine government.'

The minister emphasised that the Central Government had remained focused on inclusive growth and had launched several initiatives to uplift the poor, empower women, and strengthen infrastructure across the nation, including in Andhra Pradesh.

The event also highlighted various flagship schemes and reforms brought in by the Centre over the past decade, aimed at building a stronger and more self-reliant India.

The workshop concluded with a pledge to continue working towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat, reaffirming the Modi government's long-term goals for national development.

Meanwhile, on Monday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated virtually in the program '11 years of Modi Government from Sankalp to Siddhi' from the Chief Minister's residence.

Addressing the program, CM Dhami said, 'On June 9, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are going to complete 11 golden years of service, good governance and poor welfare. This transformative period of 11 years has been a historic period of renaissance of India's self-respect, self-respect and spirit of nationalism, in which our country established itself as a strong, capable and competent nation on the global stage.'

Chief Minister Dhami said that it is the result of the far-sighted thinking and strong leadership of the Prime Minister that today India is making its strong presence felt on international forums like G-20, QUAD and BRICS.

'Today, under the Modi government, not only have India's borders become safe, but the country is also becoming self-reliant in the field of defence. Today, India is using more than 80 per cent indigenous defence resources and is also exporting defence material to more than 85 countries,' he added.

The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that today India has established itself as the fourth largest economy in the world by becoming an economy of more than 4 trillion dollars. (ANI)