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PM Narendra Modi delivers inaugural address at India Global Week 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inaugural address at the India Global Week 2020 begins. The event is being organised by India Inc., a London-headquartered media house that was founded by entrepreneur and strategist Manoj Ladwa.

The PM, “There is faith that the story of global revival will have India playing a leading role. World over, you have seen the contribution of India’s talent force. India is a powerhouse of talent that is eager to contribute,” says PM Modi.

Further, “Who can forget the Indian tech industry and tech professionals, they have been showing the way for decades. India is a power-house of talent that is eager to contribute,” he added. He also noted that, “Atma Nirbhar Bharat is not about being self-contained or being closed to the world. It is about being self-sustaining and self-generating,”.

The PM, “Indians have the spirit to achieve what is believed to be impossible. No wonder that in India, we are already seeing green-shoots when it comes to economic recovery,” PM Modi asserted.

He said that, Indians are natural reformers. History shows that India has overcome every challenge be it social or economic. On one hand India is fighting strong battle against the global pandemic. With an increased focus on people’s health, we are equally focussed on health of economy: PM Narendra Modi tells global investors summit.

The PM, “India remains one of the most open economies in the world.  We are laying a red carpet for all global companies to come and establish their presence in India. Very few countries will offer the kind of opportunities India does today,” PM Modi added.

PM Modi at the India Global Week 2020 stated that, “Indian pharma sector produces two-third vaccines for the world. India will have an important role in pharma globally,”. He said that, India is a powerhouse of talent, Indians are natural reformers.

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The PM, “Vaccines made in India are responsible for two-third of the vaccine needs of the world’s children. Today also our companies are active in international efforts for development and production of Covid-19 vaccine,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi at India Global Week 2020.

Close to 250 speakers are expected to address the virtual meet today on a range of themes, including world politics, business, technology, banking and finance, pharma, defence and security, and arts and culture. The event, whose theme is ‘The Revival: India and a Better New World’, will have 5,000 global participants from 30 nations being addressed by 250 global speakers across 75 sessions.

Consequently, The PM said that during the last six years, India has made great gains in areas such as total financial inclusion, record housing and infra construction, Ease of Doing Business, bold tax reforms including the GST. “This is an India which is reforming, performing and transforming! India awaits you all,” he concludes.

(Author: Trilok Singh is with CEO here).

About the author

Trilok Singh

Mr. Trilok Kumar Singh is a media entrepreneur, researcher, and academic associated with K.R. Mangalam University and several digital platforms. Mr. Singh is presently teaching in the School of Emerging Media and Creator Economy (SEMCE) at K.R. Mangalam University (KRMU), Gurugram, while pursuing a Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication at the same university.​ He holds a master’s degree in Political Science from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, and a master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Galigotias University, along with a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism from International School of Journalism and Mass Communication, News 24 Campus.

He has built multiple digital ventures in news and social media, including Youth Darpan Media, IASmind.com, Post AtoZ Social Media, Micro BlogIN, and the International Journal of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJJMC), where he serves in leadership roles. His platforms and initiatives have been highlighted by various media outlets, and he has several years of experience in the digital media ecosystem as a founder and CEO. Mr. Singh has written extensively on sustainability, climate change, international relations, foreign policy, Indian politics, governance, and contemporary issues, contributing hundreds of articles and opinion pieces to Indian and global digital platforms. In addition, he has authored multiple journal articles and book chapters, further strengthening his academic and professional contributions to media and communication studies.

In 2025, Trilok Singh published a research article titled “Navigating Media Regulation and Censorship in Over‑the‑Top Platforms” and six book chapters: “Sustainable Development Cooperation Under India’s G20 Presidency,” “Digital Pathways to Sustainability: Assessing the Role and Impact of OTT Platforms in Advancing the United Nations SDGs,” and “The Role of Digital Media in Promoting Sustainable Business Practices in Delhi NCR,” among others. He also received two Best Research Paper Presenter awards at one international and one national conference in recognition of this work.

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