
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a joint effort between the Centre and states to identify 100 products for domestic manufacturing, aiming to reduce import dependence and enhance economic resilience. Speaking at the Chief Secretaries' conference, he emphasized boosting manufacturing, the services sector, and 'Ease of Doing Business.' Modi highlighted India's potential as a global food basket and stressed the importance of 'Made in India' products achieving 'Zero Effect, Zero Defect' quality standards, driven by the nation's young population.