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News18 Rising India Summit LIVE: PM Modi says govt to invest Rs 1 lakh crore to improve education

Catch live updates as News18 hosts the first edition of the Rising India Summit.

March 16, 2018 / 10:43 pm IST

20:57 When Indian citizens needed saving in Yemen, we not only saved them but we saved citizens of 48 other countries across the world, says PM Modi.

20:50 There was a time when the power ministry, renewable energy ministry and the coal ministry did not know what the other was doing, says PM Modi. Now they are working as one unit.

20:28 The video is showcasing the achievements of the government's Ujjwala Yojana, which aims to provide cooking gas to every household in the country.

20:26 PM Modi is now showing a video to the audience.

20:21 Rising India signifies our desire to move forward from where we were, says PM Modi.

20:14 PM Modi enters the hall and takes the stage for his keynote address. Rahul Joshi, CEO and Group Editor-in-Chief at News18 Network, is receiving him.

20:10 PM Modi is slated to make a Powerpoint presentation, which is a first for the leader. The presentation is likely to be about the state of the economy at the moment and the achievements of his government over the last 4 years it has been in power.

20:10 Security personnel can be seen checking the arrangements every few seconds. PM Modi will likely arrive any moment now.

19:49 CM Khattar talks about Haryana and says the state is now 2nd on the Centre's Ease of Doing Business ranking.

19:45 The CM adds that his government has taken the state along the path of development and made rapid strides in roads, agriculture and electricity.

19:40 MP CM Shivraj Chouhan says that MP is a fast-growing state, and adds that the government is focusing on agriculture.

19:38 The theme of the session is Nayi RaheinNaye Sapne, and dwells upon economies of the states, and what they need to create more jobs in the heartland.

19:35: Even as the audience awaits the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, News18 India Executive Editor Amish Devgan is speaking with Shivraj Singh ChouhanManohar Lal Khattar, Jai Ram Thakur, chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, respectively.

19:19 Sanjay Nayar of KKR India says that even though he shares the bullishness of the other panelists, the only thing India has going for it is consumption. He adds that no economy can be built solely on consumption.

19:16 Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal says that large PSU companies should not given to one entity or businessman. The company can be run by its CEOs and owned by the public, with the government still holding a minor stake.

19:11 When you enter any airport in India, when you drive on a highway, or when you feel the power situation is comfortable, please don't forget to leave a thank you note for bankers, says Rajnish Kumar, Chairman of State Bank of India.

19:09 Rajnish Kumar says that ownership of a company should not matter. There are PSUs that are great companies and then there are PSUs that are not so great, he says, adding that the same is true for the private sector.

18:52 Have approved 38 proposals for the floating jetty project in Mumbai, says Gadkari.

18:42 Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah, who is also in attendance, says that Indian trains are still as dirty as they always were. "Even if someone was not sick before, they will get sick in those coaches," he says.

18:35 We as a government believe in setting high targets, said Piyush Goyal. He added that in the past, there were no big visionary ideas at play and the leadership was not known for taking bold decisions.

18:30 My ministry has saved the banking system from Rs 3 lakh crore of NPAs since I became minister, says Nitin Gadkari.

18:25 The ring road being constructed around Delhi right now is expected to bring traffic and pollution to nearly half the current levels, Gadkari said.

18:23 Piyush Goyal says that bringing down the logistics cost is key to optimising operational performance. Off late, Indian Railways has been been suffering with poor financial performance on an operating level.

18:15 CNN News18 Executive Editor Bhupendra Chaubey will be moderating the panel discussion.

18:12 The event is now getting underway. Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal have been asked to make their way to the stage for their discussion on 'The building blocks of India'.

18:10 The theme of the event is 'From Take-Off to Triumph' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be talking about how his government has triumphed over the last 4 years it has been in power. Gadkari and Goyal's panel discussion will be themed 'The building blocks of India'.

18:06 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan will also be addressing the gathering during the course of the event. Considering MP is scheduled to hit the polling booths soon to elect the state's assembly, Chauhan's address will be in focus for pointers about his plans for the future.

18:04 The Gadkari-Goyal panel will be discussing everyday problems that affect people's lives like traffic, condition of roads, power supply, etc.

18:02 Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot is also in attendance at the event.

18:01 Guests are making their way to their seats now as ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal get ready to take the stage shortly.

17:55 Please stay tuned as the Nitin Gadkari-Piyush Goyal panel discussion is about to get underway shortly. PM Modi will be making his keynote address after the first two panel discussions.

17:45 Network18 reporters and most of the guests are already at the event and everyone is excited about what the day's events have in store for them. After union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal get done with their highly anticipated panel discussion, there will be another one featuring the who's who of the government and the industry like Suresh PrabhuAmitabh Kant, Anil AgarwalRajnish Kumar, and Sanjay Nayar.

17:35 In 10 minutes from now, News18's Bhupendra Chaubey will be holding a panel discussion with union ministers Piyush Goyal and Nitin Gadkari.

The topic of discussion: The Building Blocks of a Rising India

17:30 Some of the marquee speakers in attendance include Prime Minister Narendra ModiDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari among lawmakers.

Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman will also be speaking. Among chief ministers, Yogi AdityanathAmarinder Singh and Shivraj Singh Chauhan are attending.

Top businessmen such as Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal and SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar will grace the occasion while celebs such as Kangana Ranaut and Ranveer Singh will also be attending.

17:25: Welcome to live coverage of News18 Rising India Summit. The event will bring together top policymakers, industrialists and celebrities where they will discuss and brainstorm over India's future.

  • News18 Rising India Summit LIVE: PM Modi says govt to invest Rs 1 lakh crore to improve education
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  • March 16, 2018 / 10:43 PM IST

    Thank you for tuning in to our coverage of the News18 Rising India Summit 2018.We will be back tomorrow as the event goes into its second and final day.

  • March 16, 2018 / 09:04 PM IST

    PM Modi now leaves the venue.

  • March 16, 2018 / 09:03 PM IST

    PM Modi concludes speech.

  • March 16, 2018 / 09:02 PM IST

    Government will invest nearly Rs 1 lakh crore to improve education in India, says PM Modi

  • March 16, 2018 / 09:02 PM IST

    India is now contributing nearly 7 times the amount it contributed earlier to the world economy, says PM Modi.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:59 PM IST

    In 2014, our tax system was viewed as unfriendly but now that is changing, says PM Modi, adding that GST has now eased the tax burden for a lot of people.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:59 PM IST

    India is now one of the leading emerging market performers, says PM Modi, adding that it is now also one of the most favoured investment destinations for foreign investors.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:58 PM IST

    We are performing extremely well on all economic indicators as a country, says PM Modi.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:56 PM IST

    When Indian citizens needed saving in Yemen, we not only saved them but we saved citizens of 48 other countries across the world, says PM Modi.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:55 PM IST

    India is now a part of various global defence alliances, says PM Modi.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:54 PM IST

    We have decided to completely get rid of Tuberculosis in the country by 2025, says PM Modi, adding that he is confident that India will achieve this.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:54 PM IST

    India has now started repeatedly raising the subject of terrorism, black money and corruption at international forums, says PM Modi.

  • March 16, 2018 / 08:53 PM IST

    Through the International Solar Alliance, more than 60 countries have come together to implement the Delhi Solar Agenda, says PM Modi.

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