‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is a mission to galvanise forces of economic growth across the country : Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
“India is passing through a crucial moment in the history. We are faced with a number of internal and external challenges. But we should remain resolute in our response to the challenges thrown at us. The Prime Minister has given a call for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’- a self-reliant India. It is a mission to galvanise the forces of growth across the country in various sectors of the economy,” he said while virtually launching an indigenously developed social media super app- Elyments in New Delhi.
“Atmanirbhar Bharat aimed at giving a new boost, a quantum jump to the economic potential of the country by strengthening infrastructure, using modern technologies, enriching human resource, and creating robust supply chains.”
Appreciating the efforts of over 1,000 IT professionals in creating Elyments, Naidu said the ‘New India’ needed vibrant young thinkers, who were willing to experiment and explore.
“We should innovate, not just imitate. Innovation is the watchword for the 21st Century. We have all the ingredients for success. We have pioneers who have built global brands in various sectors,” Naidu said.
Expressing happiness that the app would be available in 8 Indian languages, he hoped it would be made available in all major Indian languages.
The Vice-President said such initiatives by the Indian tech industry and professionals were praiseworthy as they not only demonstrated India’s prowess in technology but also was a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
“I hope this app would prove to be a good desi alternative to the many foreign apps being used by the people”, Naidu said and stressed the need to make India leading power in every field, be it science and technology, economy, defence or human development.
The government had recently announced the banning of “malicious” 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Helo, WeChat, Club Factory, Shareit, UC Browser, Cam Scanner and more to ensure safety to sovereignty and integrity of India. As a result, multiple Indian apps including Mitron, ShareChat, Roposo, Chingari, Rooter and more have sprung into action to tap into the Atmanirbhar call and boycotting import and use of Chinese goods.
