It is govt's job to ensure govt interference in people's life is minimal: PM Modi at World Governments Summit in Dubai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the World Governments Summit in Dubai.

PM Modi participated in the event as the Guest of Honour at the invitation of the Emir of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

“I believe that it is the job of the government to ensure that government interference in people’s lives is minimal…My biggest principle has been ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’. I have always emphasised creating an environment in which sense of enterprise and energy in the citizens grows,” Modi said.

#WATCH | At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, PM Modi says,”…I believe that it is the job of the government to ensure that government interference in people’s lives is minimal…My biggest principle has been ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’. I have always… pic.twitter.com/IVKDwm3KIc

— ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2024

He thanked the leadership of UAE for giving him the opportunity to speak at the event as the Guest of Honour and congratulated Dubai for holding the summit.

“The way Dubai is becoming the global epicentre of the global economy, commerce and technology is a big thing,” the Indian prime minister said.

Ahead of his address at the World Governments Summit, the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai lit up with the tricolour to honour the arrival of PM Modi.

PM Modi lists India’s achievements 

Hailing the progress India has made in the past couple of years, PM Modi said, “Social and financial inclusion has been our government’s priority. Due to this, today more than 50 crore people who did not have a bank account are connected to banking in India. This has taken India forward in the areas of fintech and digital payments. We also encouraged women-led development.”

#WATCH | “Social and financial inclusion has been our government’s priority. Due to this, today more than 50 crore people who did not have a bank account are connected to banking in India. This has taken India forward in the areas of fintech and digital payments. We also… pic.twitter.com/YYdSYQ4FKr

— ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2024

He also mentioned how India passed a law reserving 33 per cent of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

PM Modi said that his government is focusing on “last-mile delivery of all govt schemes.”

“Over the last few years, people’s trust has increased over the Indian government. People have trust over the intent and commitment of the Indian government. This was possible only because we prioritised public sentiments in governance,” he added.

VIDEO | “Over the last few years, people’s trust has increased over the Indian government. People have trust over the intent and commitment of the Indian government. This was possible only because we prioritised public sentiments in governance,” says PM @narendramodi, addressing… pic.twitter.com/GA20XgjgeJ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 14, 2024

What is the World Governments Summit?

The World Governments Summit is a global and non-profit organisation where discussions are held about shaping future governments.

“The Summit, in its various activities, explores the agenda of the next generation of governments, focusing on harnessing innovation and technology to solve universal challenges facing humanity,” the organisation’s website says.

The summit is held annually in Dubai.

It was established in 2013 under the leadership of Dubai Emir Mohammed Rashid.