Asserting that India's rise is unstoppable, Vice President (VP) Jagdeep Dhankhar has said the country will become the third largest economy in the world in two years. He expressed confidence that the optimal utilisation will take place to promote handlooms, the need of the hour, the need of the country, and the need of the planet, if Indian think in terms of climate change.
He stated the 'Be Vocal for Local' clarion call given by the Prime Minister has economic freedom at this core, with handloom products being one of its key elements. Further, strongly advocating economic nationalism, he said it is fundamental to the country's spinal economic growth and will lead to three key impacts including foreign exchange savings, employment generation and boosting entrepreneurship.
He stated ‘I want everyone to respect national interest. Can we sacrifice economic nationalism merely for fiscal gain. I have no doubt; no fiscal gain, irrespective of quantum, can justify engaging in imports that are avoidable.’ Pointing out that India is the world's most populous country, he observed that ‘today no one can say we are a nation with potential as we are on the rise.’