Indian PM confident of 9-10 pc economic growth in two years

New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Expressing confidence that the
country will return to 9-10 per cent economic growth within a
couple of years, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on
Friday invited the Indian diaspora to participate in the
development of the country of their origin.
Inaugurating the Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas, India's flagship
annual event to connect with its diaspora spread across the
globe, here, he pointed out that infrastructure, agriculture,
health and education were the key priorities for the second
term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.
"It is important to connect the second generation of
Indians to India's march forward," he told the gathering.
People of Indian origin spread all across the world are
participating in the meet attended by nearly 1,500 delegates
from over 40 countries.
The Prime Minister said India's economy had fared well
despite the unprecedented global financial crisis and recorded
7 per cent growth this year.
He said India's growth has been one of the fastest this
year. "We are equally optimistic of returning to sustained
growth of 9-10 per cent in a couple of years," Singh said.
He noted that the rapid economic growth over the last two
years had helped millions of people in the country "but more
needs to be done". PTI