What happened (key points from the Prime Minister’s address at ET World Leaders Forum 2026)
The Prime Minister of India delivered an address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. The address used the forum’s theme, “Shared Future,” to argue that the future of countries is interconnected and that global challenges require shared responsibility. The Prime Minister then linked India’s development strategy to reforms in governance and policy, citing concrete examples, scheme claims, and a recent legislation passed in Parliament.
Background and earlier position mentioned in the address
The address positioned India’s reform approach as a shift in direction since 2014, with emphasis on continuity in policy and a roadmap for reforms rather than ad-hoc announcements. It also explained a historical example by contrasting an earlier Production Linked Punishment (PLP) model with a present incentives approach through production-linked policy instruments.
What changed now (reform themes and specific initiatives mentioned)
The address presented reforms as covering two tracks: (1) reforms in governance (implementation style and institutions), and (2) reforms at the policy level (new policies, regulatory changes, and legal modernization). It cited the following categories of changes and examples:
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