India becomes world's 2nd largest phone maker on Make-in-India initiative: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his government's pet 'Make in India' initiative has propelled India to become the world's second-largest manufacturer of mobile phones as the number of factories soared to 120 from just 2 four years ago. Speaking at the opening of the world's largest mobile phone manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida, Modi said four lakh direct jobs have been created as the number of factories making mobile phones increased. Watch News Nation’s special coverage to know more details regarding PM Modi’s speech at the inauguration ceremony.