In a compelling address at the News 9 Global Summit, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi outlined India's remarkable journey over the past decade,echoing the summit's theme - 'India: Poised for the Big Leap.' Recognizing the pivotal role of media, he commendedTV9'sdiversereporting team for representing the essence of India's vibrant democracy. ThePrimeMinisteremphasized the transformative decade,attributingthesuccess to a shift in mindset, self-confidence, and effective governance. He highlighted India's ascent to the top 5 economies globally, showcasing a substantial increase in Foreign DirectInvestment(FDI),athrivingdigitalrevolution,andgrowing trust in India's COVID-19 vaccine. Crucially,theaddress shed lightonthegovernment's commitmenttoinfrastructuredevelopment. The Prime Minister citednumerouscompletedprojects, from crucial canal initiatives to long-pending bridges and tunnels, showcasing a renewed government focus onproject completionandefficiency.A major highlight was the Prime Minister's emphasisongovernancecultureevolution, turning government offices into allies rather than obstacles. He attributed the turnaround to a change in the government's work culture. The Prime Minister underscored the government's achievements, including a surge in mutual fund investments, rapid project completions, and a substantial increase in the number of taxpayers,reflectingcitizens'trust inthegovernment.Hedetailed the impact of regular project monitoringthroughPRAGATI, emphasizing that over 17 lakh crore worth of projects were reviewed in the past decade. Highlighting the pace of development, the Prime Minister pointed out a week of monumental achievements, from inaugurating educational institutes todedicatingmedicalfacilitiesandinfrastructure projects, symbolizing India's push towards progress. The address also delved into economic indicators, with the Prime Minister citing figures on new educational institutions,patents,startupgrowth, and daily transactions, showcasing India's economic strength and resilience. Shifting to social indicators, the Prime Minister celebrated the reduction of poverty to single digits, increased consumption,andtheempowerment of rural India through improved connectivity and employment opportunities. Addressing governance principles, the Prime Minister stressedadeparturefromvote bank politics, advocating a governanceof saturationover thepoliticsof scarcity.Hehighlighted critical decisions, such astheabrogationofArticle370, construction of the Ram Mandir,andgenderequalityinitiatives. Thespeechconcludedwith a vision for India in the 21st century, where the nation has emerged as a global leader in various sectors, from space exploration to clean energy. ThePrimeMinisterexpressed optimismforthefuture,declaring India as a forward-looking nation and urging a focus on the next five years to propel India to greater heights.