Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the IIT-Madras convocation on Monday, said innovation and application of technology by IITians will fuel India’s dream to become a 5 trillion dollar economy.
“Today, India is aspiring to become a 5 trillion dollar economy. Your innovation, aspiration and application of technology will fuel this dream. It become bedrock of India’s big leap into the most competitive economy,” PM Modi said.
The ruling BJP promised to make India a $5 trillion economy by 2024 in its manifesto ahead of the Lok Sabha elections this year.

Think of how your work, innovations and your research could help a fellow Indian.
Not only is this your social responsibility, it also makes immense business sense: PM
