India has emerged as an oasis of stability in the region
in the race for space; and the tenth largest industrial power.
From a net food grains importing country, India has now established as a leading exporter of food commodities. The journey so far has been eventful, sometimes painful, but most of the times, exhilarating.
The government has undertaken several flagship initiatives to ensure a holistic development.
It is notable that 17 goals adopted by the UN General Assembly are matched by the development vision of the Indian Government.
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Campaign), more than 400,000 toilets have been constructed in schools.
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Educate the Girl Child, Save the Girl Child) program has become a nation-wide mission. The Make in India brand is receiving international acclaim.
Almost 250 million bank accounts have been opened for the poor people under the Jan Dhan Yojana, the largest financial inclusion program the world has ever seen. Digital India is transforming the country. Under the Skill India initiative, a number of programs are underway to enable youth to reap the demographic dividend.
These initiatives have added a new dimension to India’s growth story, at the time of slow or nil global growth.
India and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial and friendly relations reflecting the centuries old economic and socio-cultural ties.
The bilateral ties have evolved and strengthened to a strategic partnership over the years encompassing the political-security cooperation, economic engagements and people-to-people exchanges.