Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will be among the top three economies in the world in his third term. Modi said this after inaugurating the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Surat, which according to him is “the symbol of strength and determination of new India”.
The prime minister stated that "Modi's guarantee" was a topic of much discussion these days. The people of Surat have long been aware of Modi's promises. The industrious residents of Surat have witnessed Modi's promises come to pass. And this is one example, this is Surat Diamond Bourse," he stated.
The SDB will be a global centre for trading in both rough and polished diamonds, as well as jewellery, the PM added. SDB shows the capabilities of Indian design, designers, material and concept. “This (SDB) building is the symbol of new strength and determination of new India,” he said.
India has already become the fifth biggest economic power in the world from 10th position in the last 10 years, he said. “Now, I guarantee that in my third term, India will be among the world’s top three economies,” Modi said.
The government has also planned for the next 25 years. “We are working on becoming a US $5-10 trillion economy as well as taking exports to a record high,” he added.
With its nine towers having 67,28,604 sq ft area, SDB complex located in Khajod village near Surat city, is larger than the Pentagon in the US. It is spread over 35 acres of land and developed at a cost of around £340 million.
Opens international airport in Surat
PM Modi praised the people of Gujarat, citing the renovated terminal building and Surat International Airport as two presents for the city of Surat. Prior to the opening of the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), Modi dedicated the newly constructed Surat airport terminal building.
After the inauguration of the new Integrated Terminal Building, a flight to Dubai took off from Surat. Modi said that a flight to Hong Kong will also be started soon from the airport.