LIVE: Making economy strong post COVID-19 is top priority now, says PM Modi | Economy News

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is delivering the inaugural address at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Session 2020- “Getting Growth Back”. This is PM’s first major speech on the Indian Economy since the announcement of Unlock-1.

The virtual online meeting at the annual session of the CII assumes significance as companies are resuming operations after the government has allowed gradual phasing out of the lockdown.

The CII is an industry association in India and is completing 125 years of its journey this year.

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CII has been dedicated to nation building. We are most privileged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to inaugurate the session: Vikram Kirloskar, President, CII

CII is the only industry association with a social compact for a caring industry. CII has played an important role in the nation’s development agenda: Kirloskar

CII connects and has vast network across geographies and opens a new door for India on foreign shores: Kirloskar

CII has touched the lives of almost 80 lakh people during the current pandemic crisis: Kirloskar

As we bring back growth, CII is committed to ensuring that it is inclusive for all sections of society. Industry will need to play a major role in this: Kirloskar