Key Highlights from Day 2 of PM Modi’s US Visit: Major Semiconductor Investment and New Consulates

Key Highlights from Day 2 of PM Modi’s US Visit: Major Semiconductor Investment and New Consulates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to the United States has been remarkably successful. After a positive Quad summit in Delaware, he arrived in New York for the second stage of his three-day diplomatic visit. This day was especially full of highlights: there were interesting things to do all day long, important people to meet and impressive speeches showing off India’s aims for worldwide importance.

The ‘Modi & US’ Community Event

Certainly, one of the most exciting things that happened today was an event called ‘Modi and US’ at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island in New York. More than 13,000 Indian-Americans came to the event, showing how closely connected people from India feel to their country when they are living in the United States. The audience was very lively when Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke. He talked about issues that mean a lot to Indians living outside India – and the crowd loved it!

During his speech, Prime Minister Modi commended the Indian diaspora for being “brand ambassadors” of India and stressed how important they are when it comes to making the partnership between the US and India even better. Quoting a line from some Sanskrit writing – “It is those who make sacrifices that gain” – he said this showed just how much non-resident Indians contribute. Mr Modi also said that people of Indian origin affect social and national change as well as progress in every sector; he called them a force for good.

The PUSHP Blueprint for a Developed India

PM Modi revealed the ‘PUSHP’ plan during his speech, which is designed to help create a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). The acronym represents Progressive, Unstoppable, Skilled, Spiritual, Humanity First, and Prosperous – values that will steer the country’s development as it strives for success in various sectors. Modi noted India’s quick economic ascent: it jumped from being the world’s 10th-largest economy to No. 5. “We want to be third,” he added with feeling… making an audience erupt with cheers. His words reflect the ambitions of a youthful nation on the move – one ready to play a leading role alongside other international powers.

Advancements in Technology

During his speech, Modi talked a lot about how far India has come in the tech world — especially when it comes to new ideas and inventions. For example: He said with pride that India started offering 5G before the USA did – and managed to make this happen within just 2 years! And if you think that’s cool, get a load of this: right now they’re working on setting up their own 6G network. By focussing on digital progress, Modi made it clear that his country wants to be known as more than just a place where things are made cheaply.

Speaking of which: Look out America, because soon there might be computer chips (the brains inside electronic goods) sold in your shops that have a label saying ‘Created in India’. But anyway — why stop there? The way Modi sees it there’s no reason why all sorts of different products couldn’t also carry those three words. “We don’t want to put the brakes on anything,” he told an audience at which students from St Petersburg State University were joined via videolink by others watching in New York.

Hosting the 2036 Olympics

While the crowd was shouting their support with chants of “Modi, Modi,” India’s Prime Minister made an exciting announcement: plans are already in motion for the nation to play host to the 2036 Olympics! He told everyone there he is confident our country will be ready soon—and when it is, this global sports extravaganza can become one more symbol not just of an emerging power’s rising prestige but also how far that nation has come.

Expanding Diplomatic Ties

At the event, PM Modi revealed that two additional Indian consulates will be opened in the US: one in Los Angeles and one in Boston. He said that as a result of feedback from Indians living there — and after the successful launch of a consulate in Seattle — officials had reviewed their thinking on how best to provide services to expats. The evening’s festivities included dance shows, songs, and other entertainment from various regions; arts and crafts displays featuring both traditional and contemporary work; plus stalls selling street food as well as more formal fare like dosas (rice pancakes with spicy fillings).

Cultural Performances and Celebrations

There was more to the ‘Modi & US’ gathering than just speeches: it also featured cultural performances that showcased India’s rich heritage. Among the acts was a set by rapper Hanumankind, whose track “Big Dawgs” had the crowd on its feet. All of this served to show how lively and engaged America’s Indian population is – both culturally and politically.

Bilateral Meetings with Global Leaders

After the diaspora event, PM Modi had a few important one-on-one meetings with world leaders who were also in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. One of note was his conversation with Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, whom he told that he would like to come to Nepal soon. Oli described their discussion as positive – a word that kept cropping up today whenever efforts to improve relations between countries were mentioned.

Modi also spoke with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah about how they could work more closely together in several areas. But perhaps most significantly there was talk of India’s deep concern for people living in Gaza during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Because of fighting that has been going on there for nearly a year, lots of them are having trouble getting hold of food, water, and medical supplies: things which make life bearable.

So what did the Indians say? They want peace talks to start again because they believe everybody will be better off if they can reach an agreement. Plus aid workers must be allowed in to help look after those affected. Shortly afterward the PM took to social media posting “Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York.” (There is probably some sort of rule about always using someone’s title when you first mention them). “Reiterated India’s support for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region….

Engaging with Technology CEOs

At the end of its second day, PM Modi took part in a roundtable meeting at Lotte New York Palace Hotel with CEOs from 15 top tech companies. Among those present were Sundar Pichai (Google), Shantanu Narayen (Adobe), Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) and Lisa Su (AMD). Here Modi shared his vision for India as the world’s third largest economy encouraging them to use India’s growth story suggesting they could all co-develop, co-design, and co-produce there for global markets.

He again promised to help make India a global hub for semiconductor manufacture – and said it would be investing $15 billion in this; India wants to lead in this cutting-edge technology to secure more of the global supply chain. Modi also outlined India’s BIO E3 policy which looks at using biotechnology for environment, economy and employment: here he said India could become a powerhouse in biotech which is increasingly important in healthcare and environmental terms today.

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Looking Ahead: Day 3

On his last day in the United States, Prime Minister Modi is getting ready for an important event: giving a speech at the United Nations General Assembly as part of something called the ‘Summit of the Future’. Lots of other leaders from around the world will be there. The summit has been organized around the idea of ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’.But that’s not all; Mr. Modi will also have one-to-one meetings with some of his counterparts– people like Presidents X and Chancellor Y.

What will they talk about? Probably things such as worldwide teamwork, sustainable development and working together on new technologies (among other subjects).From the way he behaves during this trip it seems clear one thing at least: India is up for taking more responsibility when it comes to solving pressing global problems. It also wants everyone to know just how significant a player in international politics their country has become– and remains!