India will overtake China's economy under PM Modi's guidance: Shivraj Chouhan

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Last Updated : Oct 25 2017 | 11:57 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said India will soon overtake China's economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking at an interaction with senior business leaders at the Consulate General of India, Chouhan said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is growing faster than other major economies. We will soon overtake China's economy."

The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister also lauded government's demonetisation and GST moves.

Chouhan further said in next three years there will be no homeless person in Madhya Pradesh.

"Doubling farmers' income is my top most priority. If our growth in agriculture is in double digit, so should farmers' income. Pure drinking water, roads, electricity, healthcare and education are our focus areas," he added.

Chouhan also said every farm in Madhya Pradesh would be encouraged to produce organic products for global market in next few years.

"Wheat from Madhya Pradesh is world class, the fragrance of our Basmati is spreading across the globe. I am confident that every farm in Madhya Pradesh would produce organic products for global market in next few years," he asserted.

Talking about the world's largest solar power plant coming up in his state, Chouhan said, "We are generating power from water, air, and the sun.

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First Published: Oct 25 2017 | 11:57 PM IST

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