**Executive Summary**
On March 23, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the TV9 Summit themed ‘India and the World,’ highlighting India's economic resilience and diplomatic evolution as a "trusted partner" amidst global conflicts. The address detailed significant infrastructure milestones, industrial expansions, and the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission to 2028. Key action items include the distribution of relief packages for MSMEs and the continued execution of the "Viksit Bharat" development roadmap.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Diplomatic and Economic Resilience**
* India maintains a policy of alignment with peace, dialogue, and its own national interests while building bridges between the Global West, the Global South, and the Gulf.
* The nation has demonstrated high capacity in relationship building, decision-making, and crisis management during global supply chain disruptions.
* Economic progress has shifted from pre-2014 conditions to a "fast track" model where internal resolves are converted into measurable achievements.
**Infrastructure and Connectivity Improvements**
* Highway construction speed has increased from 11–12 km/day to nearly 30 km/day.
* Port efficiency has significantly improved, with ship turnaround times reduced from 5–6 days to less than 2 days.
* The number of operational airports has expanded from fewer than 70 to more than 160.
* Key projects include the inauguration of Delhi Metro corridors, the Silchar high-speed corridor, and the elevation of Madurai Airport to international status.
**Industrial and Sectoral Growth**
* Approval has been granted for 100 plug-and-play industrial parks and the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme to add 1,500 MW of capacity.
* The startup ecosystem has grown from approximately 500 registered startups to over 2 lakh.
* Regional transformations include a new semiconductor unit in Assam, petrochemical growth in Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh becoming a global hub for mobile phone manufacturing.
**Social Welfare and Education**
* The Jal Jeevan Mission has been officially extended until 2028 to ensure continued water access.
* Medical education capacity has doubled, with MBBS seats increasing from roughly 50,000 to over 1.25 lakh.
* Financial inclusion has reached a milestone of over 80 crore bank accounts, including 55 crore Jan Dhan accounts.
**Impact Analysis**
**MSMEs and Exporters**
**Impact**
Small businesses and exporters are set to benefit from a dedicated ₹500 crore relief package and the development of 100 plug-and-play industrial parks.
**Action Required**
Eligible entities should engage with the provided relief schemes and explore relocation or expansion into the new industrial parks to leverage improved infrastructure.
**Farmers and Rural Households**
**Impact**
Direct financial support continues through the transfer of over ₹18,000 crore under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, alongside extended water security via the Jal Jeevan Mission.
**Action Required**
Beneficiaries should ensure their documentation is updated for direct benefit transfers and cooperate with local authorities for the extended rollout of water infrastructure through 2028.
**State Governments**
**Impact**
States such as Assam, Odisha, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal are receiving substantial central investment for semiconductors, bridges, and manufacturing hubs.
**Action Required**
State leadership is urged to prioritize national interest and development over political considerations to ensure the successful implementation of federally funded projects.
**Healthcare Aspirants**
**Impact**
The significant increase in MBBS seats to 1.25 lakh provides substantially more opportunities for medical education within the country.
**Action Required**
Prospective students should monitor the increased seat allocations and updated admission processes resulting from this capacity expansion.
Key Entities Referenced
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: A central government scheme for direct income support to farmers, highlighted for the transfer of over ₹18,000 crore to beneficiaries.
Jal Jeevan Mission: A national initiative to provide safe drinking water, which has been extended till 2028 as part of the government's development agenda.
Viksit Bharat: The overarching strategic vision and policy goal of the Indian government to transform India into a developed nation.
Small Hydro Power Development Scheme: A renewable energy initiative approved to add 1,500 MW of new capacity to the national grid.
TV9 Network Summit: The primary forum themed 'India and the World' where the Prime Minister articulated the nation's economic progress and diplomatic stance.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses
TV9 Network Summit
Today, India is moving forward with a new confidence; Now
India faces challenges head-on: PM
From the Gulf to the Global West and from the Global South
to neighbouring countries, India is a trusted partner for all:
PM
What gets measured gets improved and ultimately gets
transformed: PM
This is the new India, It is leaving no stone unturned for
development: PM
Posted On: 23 MAR 2026 9:28PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the TV9 Summit themed 'India and the World' today.
Acknowledging the unprecedented and grave global circumstances, the Prime Minister lauded TV9
Network for creating an important platform for the exchange of ideas at a critical juncture. "Today, the
serious circumstances the world is passing through are unprecedented and extremely grave, and amidst
these, TV9 Network has created a very important platform for ideas," stated Shri Modi.
Speaking on India's position in a world riddled with conflicts, the Prime Minister emphasized that India's
economy is progressing rapidly, leaving behind the pre-2014 conditions and marching ahead with renewed
confidence. He noted that despite challenges escalating since the Corona pandemic, 140 crore citizens
have stood united, enabling India to overcome every adversity. "In these 23 days since February 28, India
has demonstrated its Relationship Building Capacity, Decision Making Capacity, and Crisis Management
Capacity," highlighted Shri Modi.
Addressing India's diplomatic outreach amidst a fractured global order, the Prime Minister underscored
that India has built unprecedented bridges, from the Gulf to the Global West, and from the Global South to
neighbouring countries, establishing itself as a trusted partner for all. On the question of India's alignment,
he gave a clear and emphatic answer. "We are with India, with India's interests, with peace, and with
dialogue," affirmed Shri Modi.
Highlighting India's model of diversification and resilience at a time when global supply chains are
faltering, the Prime Minister noted that whether it is energy, fertilizers, or essential goods, continuous
efforts have been made to ensure that citizens face the least possible difficulties. "India has presented amodel of diversification and resilience, and ensuring that our citizens face the least possible difficulties
has been our continuous endeavour," remarked Shri Modi.
Speaking on the impact of the West Asia conflict on India, the Prime Minister referred to his statement
delivered in the Lok Sabha earlier in the day, noting that while wars are geographically distant from
India's borders, no country can remain insulated from their adverse effects in today's interconnected world.
"This is a time for restraint and sensitivity; when countrymen unite to face a crisis, the results are always
meaningful," stated Shri Modi.
Underscoring that India's development momentum remains uninterrupted despite global upheavals, the
Prime Minister gave a detailed account of the 23 days since February 28. He highlighted the inauguration
of key Delhi Metro Rail corridors, the foundation stone laying for the Silchar high-speed corridor and the
new Kota airport, and the elevation of Madurai Airport to international status. He also noted the approval
of 100 plug-and-play industrial parks, the green signal to the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme to
add 1,500 MW of new capacity, the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission till 2028, the direct transfer of
over ₹18,000 crore under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, and a ₹500 crore relief package for MSMEs and
exporters. "All these steps are proof of how fast the country is working to build a Viksit Bharat," affirmed
Shri Modi.
Drawing from management principles, the Prime Minister expanded upon the well-known adage 'What
gets measured, gets managed,' adding that what gets measured also gets improved and ultimately gets
transformed. Shri Modi highlighted that highway construction speed has risen from 11–12 km/day to
nearly 30 km/day; ship turnaround time at ports has reduced from 5–6 days to less than 2 days; the number
of registered startups has grown from 400–500 to over 2 lakh; MBBS seats have increased from 50–55
thousand to over 1.25 lakh; bank accounts have expanded from 25 crore to over 80 crore (including 55
crore Jan Dhan accounts); and airports have grown from fewer than 70 to more than 160. "Today, India is
on the fast track,today, resolves are turning into achievements," remarked Shri Modi.
The Prime Minister highlighted the transformative changes underway. He noted that Assam, once scarred
by the sound of bullets, is now home to a semiconductor unit; Odisha is witnessing growth in sectors from
semiconductors to petrochemicals; Bihar has seen more than 5 new bridges in the last decade; and Uttar
Pradesh has transitioned to a global hub for mobile phone manufacturing. "India is converting the
developmental imbalance of the past into opportunities for the future," highlighted Shri Modi.
Turning to West Bengal, the Prime Minister acknowledged its historical significance as a hub of culture,
education, industry, and trade, and noted the Central Government's substantial investments over the past
11 years for the state's development. “It is essential that national interest be placed above party interest,
because above politics, there is the nation and its development," asserted Shri Modi.
Concluding his address on the historic occasion of Shaheed Diwas, the day Shaheed Bhagat Singh,
Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev made the supreme sacrifice , and the birth anniversary of Dr.
Ram Manohar Lohia, the Prime Minister drew inspiration from these icons who always placed the nation
above self. Expressing full confidence that the TV9 Summit would strengthen India's self-confidence and
the world's trust in Indians, he remarked, "The inspiration of placing national interest above everything
will make India developed and self-reliant," concluded Shri Modi.
Speaking at the TV9 Network Summit. https://t.co/fiaCB5dWh1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 23, 2026Today, India is moving forward with a new confidence.
Now India faces challenges head-on. pic.twitter.com/jlcydDdY0R
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 23, 2026
From the Gulf to the Global West and from the Global South to neighbouring
countries, India is a trusted partner for all. pic.twitter.com/b0BIJdHAPc
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 23, 2026
What gets measured gets improved and ultimately gets transformed. pic.twitter.c
om/BgUle3Wxt1
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 23, 2026
This is the new India.
It is leaving no stone unturned for development. pic.twitter.com/lJERMPe5Qv
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 23, 2026
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