Swadeshi, Self-Reliance Extremely Relevant in Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal: PM Modi

PM Modi was addressing a gathering to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Jain saint Vijay Vallabh Surishwar via video conference.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasised on promoting indigenous products and self-reliance for prosperity, and said by adopting them, one can keep the art, culture and civilization of India alive.

Addressing a gathering to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Jain saint Vijay Vallabh Surishwar via video conference, he said the message of 'swadeshi' and self-reliance is extremely relevant in the "Azadi ka Amrit Kaal", a reference to the period till 2047, for India to become a developed country.

A commemorative postage stamp and coin dedicated to the saint was also released on Wednesday.

Paying tributes to the saint, PM Modi said when the world is experiencing the crisis of war, terror and violence and is looking for inspiration to break out of this vicious circle, ancient traditions and philosophy coupled with the power of today's India is turning out to be a big hope.