46th National Management Convention

Question: Who chaired the 46th National Management Convention organized by All India Management Association (AIMA) on September 17, 2019?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Prakash Javadekar
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Venkaiah Naidu
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah chaired the 46th National Management Convention held by All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi.
  • He addressed the meeting addressing distinguished on the topic of ‘New India, Great India’

Important highlights of the meeting:

  • Shah stated that India was well on way to becoming 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024 and that a strong foundation has been laid in the direction by the Modi Government.
  • The National per capita income increased from about Rs. 78,000 to over Rs. 1,26,000;
  • Agricultural Growth rate has picked up pace after the government has increased the budget substantially.
  • National highways construction increased 2.5 times; near total rural electrification has been achieved; 1,20,000 gram panchayats have been linked with broadband; 99.4% citizens have bank accounts today; Health cover was given to 50 crore people under Aayushman Bharat are major success of the NDA government.
  • NDA government also built 83 lakh houses in last 5 years, 8 crore LPG connections given; houses to 2.5 crore people were given and 8 crore people have access to toilets now.
  • Ease of doing business, global competitiveness, foreign investments, innovation index; among other global benchmarks have seen immense progress in the last 5 years.
  • The Government has been focusing on giving the youth a platform to encourage entrepreneurial spirit in the country
  • The ‘Rule of Law’ is imperative for economic growth and in India becoming a global leader. Organizations like AIMA are responsible to provide the industry a direction and platform to make India a global trade leader.
  • There is a need to setup sector-based R&D clusters, bring in investments and take ‘Make in India’, ‘Start up India’ forward so that India does not need to look towards the world for anything.
  • There is need to ensure that the benefits of intellectual property rights remain in India and India is able to reap the benefits of the rich demographic dividend available in the country.

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