Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that changes have been made to curb corruption and gaps in rural infrastructure in last two years of his government.
In an interview to Wall Street Journal on the eve of the NDA government’s second anniversary, Mr Modi said his government has made it easier to do business and opened up more of economy for foreign investment.
Prime Minister said maximum reform measures have been undertaken but added that he has enormous tasks ahead in this regard. He said labour law should not just mean in the interest of industry but they should be in the interest of the labourer.
Prime Minister also asserted that he expects Goods and Services Tax Bill, a major reform measure aimed at replacing a web of varying state taxes will be passed this year. The bill has been stuck in the Rajya Sabha, where the government is in a minority. He also said, today, unlike before, India is not standing in a corner.
The interview comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to washington early next month,where he is to meet President Barack Obama and address a joint session of the US Congress.