PM Modi hails the contribution of corporates, calls for channeling their resources for social development
Op IndiaPrime Minister Modi, while addressing a townhall of chiefs and employees of technology companies and startups, said that he does not believe in the culture of criticising industry and corporates, he believes them to be pro-active in extending hands of help towards nation building, reports narrate. PM Modi was launching his new initiative of Self4Society, which is aimed at channeling resources towards social causes, by harnessing talent present at corporate sector, through their technology, skills and HR resources. PM Modi also appreciated citizens for honestly contributing towards the success of the nation, by paying taxes, after reports came to fore regarding 80% rise in income tax returns in the last four years. He also asked youngsters to usher country new ideas like alternative energy, to tackle oil price rise and asked to reach and make farmers aware of technologies like drip-irrigation, which can enhance agriculture manifolds, by conserving resources like water.