In 75th Year Of Independence, India Stands Proudly As Fifth Biggest Economy In World: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated today at the India@75: Showcasing India UN Partnership in Action that “India accounted for about a quarter of the global GDP in the 18th century, colonialism ensured that we’re one of the poorest nations, but in the 75th year of Independence, India stands before you proudly as the world’s fifth largest economy,” news agency ANI reported.

In the 18th century, India accounted for about a quarter of global GDP. By the middle of 20th century, colonialism ensured that we’re one of the poorest nations, but in the 75th year of Independence, India stands before you poudly as the 5th biggest economy in the world: EAM pic.twitter.com/SdC31p2cKe

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“In recent days, digital technology has successfully advanced the food safety net,” the EAM noted while addressing the event showcasing the India-United Nations Partnership in Action. Over $300 billion in benefits are distributed digitally, over 400 million people receive regular food, and over 2 billion vaccines have been administered.”

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“India is committed to deepening its partnership with the United Nations in order to ensure a brighter future for the planet.” We have complete faith in the UN’s principles and charter. “Today, the world is one family in our eyes,” Jaishankar added, ANI reported.

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“India has also enabled two major global climate action initiatives, the first of which was the international solar alliance with France in 2015.” It now has over 100 members. The second is the disaster resilient infrastructure coalition, of which India is a founding member: S Jaishankar stated.

(With Inputs From ANI)