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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said both public and private sectors need to leverage synergies and think out of the box to seize opportunities arising as a result of the emerging global environment.
While interacting with noted economists and experts at NITI Aayog ahead of the Union Budget as reported by PTI , the prime minister also applauded the success of the India Digital story and the rapid adoption of fintech across the country, an official statement said.
During the meeting, economists offered suggestions on ways in which India can sustain its development momentum, it added.
They said that due to its resilience, India has emerged as a bright spot on the turbulent global stage. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and senior government functionaries were present at the interaction.
Niti Aayog vice-chairman Suman Bery and other members were also present, said sources.
Economists who participated in the meeting included Shankar Acharya, Ashok Gulati, and Shamika Ravi.
In his remarks, Modi noted that while there were risks, the emerging global environment offers new and diverse opportunities in areas such as digitisation, energy, health care and agriculture.
To seize these opportunities, both public and private sectors need to leverage synergies and think out of the box, the release quoted him saying.
The prime minister applauded the success of the India Digital story and the rapid adoption of fintech across the country, and the potential for inclusive growth and development it promises.
