PM Modi Germany visit updates: Made in India vaccines saved crores of lives across world, says Prime Minister in Munich

Key points:

• There was a time when India was nowhere in the race of startups. Today, we are the third-largest startup ecosystem. Similarly, we used to import even the simplest phones. Today, we are the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world.

• Climate change is just not a matter of policies in India. Sustainable climate practices have become a part of the lives of India's people. We have made over 10 crore toilets in the country. Now people understand their duty to keep the country clean. We had put an ambitious target of 10 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. We achieved this five months before the deadline. India is now ready for progress, for development, and for the fulfillment of its dreams.

• There was a time when people said India will take 10-15 years to vaccinate its population against Covid. Today, 90 per cent of adults have taken both doses and 95 per cent of adults have taken at least one dose. Made in India vaccine has saved crores of lives across world.

• In last century, Germany and other countries took benefit from the industrial revolution. India was a slave back then that's why it couldn't leverage benefits. But now India will not be left behind in 4th industrial revolution, it's now leading the world: PM Modi in Munich

• Today, electricity has reached every village in India. Almost every village is connected by road. Today more than 99 per cent people of India have gas connection for clean cooking. Every family in India is connected to the banking system: PM Modi in Munich

• Today is June 26 which is also known for the day when India's democracy that's is in DNA of every Indian was trampled and suppressed 47 years ago. Emergency was a black spot on the vibrant history of India's democracy: PM Modi in Munich

• The people of India answered all the conspiracies to crush democracy in a democratic way. We Indians take pride in our democracy wherever you are. Every Indian proudly says, India is Mother of Democracy: PM Modi

• PM Modi will address a community programme in Munich at around 6:30 pm today. "I look forward to interacting with members of the Indian diaspora. Our diaspora has distinguished itself in diverse sectors and we are proud of their accomplishments," he tweeted.

PM Modi interacted with children among the members of the Indian diaspora gathered to welcome him at the Munich hotel where he will be staying during his visit to Germany.

• The Prime Minister said he also looks forward to meeting members of the Indian Diaspora from across Europe, who are contributing immensely to their local economies as well as enriching India's relations with European countries.