PM Modi's initiatives to be focus of One Globe 2015 Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives since taking oath, namely 'Make in India', 'Digital India' and 'Smart Cities' will be the focus of the upcoming One Globe Conference, which is scheduled to be held in the national capital in February next year.

The symposium, which will see global thought leaders explore key drivers for developing a 21st century knowledge economy in India and the South Asian region.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spearheaded a bold strategy to revive growth and perch India strongly on the global map. He has got the whole world watching in rapt attention as he cruises through his agenda of togetherness and shared development. Some of the government's ambitious initiatives like 'Digital India', 'Make in India' and 'Smart Cities' seem to hold the promise of transforming India into a 21st century knowledge economy," Salwan Media CEO Harjiv Singh, who will be organising the conference, said.

"As an annual forum to discuss on the most impactful trends in India's ongoing transformation, One Globe 2015 will assess these ideas, issues and their impact in the larger context of South Asia, and the opportunities it offers to domestic and global players," he added.

Prime Minister Modi launched the 'Make in India' initiative on September 25. Meanwhile, international entities have shown their interest in participating in the 'Digital India' and 'Smart Cities' projects.