PM Modi Urges Indian-Origin Tech Entrepreneurs in Johannesburg to Deepen Engagement with India

By A Staff Reporter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had an engaging and productive interaction with Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs during his visit to Johannesburg, highlighting the innovation and sectoral diversity represented by the group. Sharing the update on social media, the Prime Minister noted that the discussions spanned several emerging and high-impact domains.

“Had a fruitful interaction with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs in Johannesburg,” Modi tweeted. “They talked about the work they are doing in sectors such as FinTech, social media platforms, agriculture, education, healthcare, medical devices and more.”

The Prime Minister said he was impressed by the range of technologies and solutions being developed by the diaspora, many of which address critical global challenges. He emphasised that India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem, coupled with its large talent pool and market scale, offers significant opportunities for deeper collaboration.

Modi urged the entrepreneurs to build stronger ties with Indian institutions, industries and start-ups, stressing that their expertise can play an important role in accelerating India’s innovation-driven growth. “Called upon them to deepen their engagement with India and work closely with our people,” he added.