PM Modi-led Govt is striving to make India a nation that combines prosperity, knowledge and strength with a commitment to global peace & well-being of humanity: Raksha Mantri

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the Indian diaspora in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, highlighting India's economic, technological, and strategic advancements under the current government. He noted that India contributes over 16 percent to global economic growth, with a growth rate of approximately 7.8 percent, foreign exchange reserves exceeding US$700 billion, and a current account deficit down to 0.61 percent. He detailed achievements in diverse sectors including defence manufacturing, renewable energy expansion to nearly 300 GW, digital transactions via UPI, semiconductor manufacturing, and space missions like Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1. Furthermore, he emphasized inclusive growth with 25 crore people lifted out of poverty, and acknowledged the historical and cultural ties between India and Tajikistan, while felicitating Tajik Indologist and Padma Shri awardee Prof Habibullo Rajabov.