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Modi in Netherlands outlines four Viksit Bharat aspirations including startups, Olympics, and green energy goals

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Published on 16 May 2026
Modi in Netherlands outlines four Viksit Bharat aspirations including startups, Olympics, and green energy goals

Startup count surged from 500 in 2014 to 2 lakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his second stop of a five-nation tour, addressed the Indian diaspora in The Hague, Netherlands, drawing cheers of “Jai Jai Modi.” He laid out four major aspirations for “Viksit Bharat,” linking them to modern India’s push for jobs and innovation. Modi cited a dramatic startup boom from about 500 in 2014 to over two lakh today, with 44,000 more seeking registration. He also highlighted plans to become a global manufacturing hub, use Olympics hosting for global stature, and lead in green energy through large-scale solar expansion.

  • Modi addressed the diaspora in The Hague during his five-nation tour
  • Startups grew from about 500 in 2014 to over 2 lakh now
  • An additional 44,000 startups are reportedly in registration process
  • He urged India to become a global manufacturing hub in AI and semiconductors
  • He said hosting the Olympics can boost grassroot athletes and infrastructure
  • He highlighted green energy leadership via large solar parks and innovation
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