MELBOURNE, July 9 -- India, driven by the vision of "Grow More, Achieve More", is working towards the goal of becoming a developed nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, underscoring that the foundation of the country's big dreams and great aspirations is its people.

Speaking at an Indian diaspora event, 'Melbourne meets Modi', also attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, PM Modi said he was delighted that the partnership between the two countries in the areas of

education, skills and innovation is deepening and strengthening.

"India of the 21st century is working towards the goal of becoming a developed nation. When one dream is realised, a new one is born. This is an India that believes in 'Grow More, Achieve More'," Modi said, amid cheers from the audience.

"We are a nation of 1.4 billion people brimming with aspirations; we are impatient and eager. We are the world's fastest-growing economy, yet we aim to become one of the top three economies in the world as quickly as possible. Because our driving force is 'Grow More, Achieve More'," he added.

"The foundation of India's big dreams and great aspirations is its people... We, the People," he said, adding that the government's policies are centred on citizens' welfare.

Modi talked about the rapid progress taking place in India, based on sustained high growth, policy reforms, digital revolution and next-generation infrastructure development.

"Today, India has become the world's second-largest 5G market. Moreover, India is rapidly working on 'Made in India' 6G technology as well. This is because Indians believe in the mantra: "Grow More, Achieve More'," he said.

"India does not want to stop here...a new manufacturing ecosystem -- spanning everything from chips to ships -- is being developed in India today," he added.

He underlined that India's approach was not just to focus on its own progress, but to walk hand in hand with its friends and partners.

Dwelling upon 'Operation Sindoor', PM Modi said the world has witnessed the capability and credibility of India's defence platform. "You must have seen the demo during 'Operation Sindoor'. Explosions were taking place at the terrorists' hideouts, and the echo was reverberating across the world," he said.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.