Introduction
‘Vocal for local’ is a slogan which means giving preference to the local products instead of the products made in other countries. In May 2020, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi made a clarion call to use locally made products. The main purpose of this clarion call is to make India self-reliant. The PM announced a financial package of Rs 20 lakh crores for quality improvement of locally made products so as to be used nation-wide as well as worldwide.
Historical Background
‘Vocal for Local’ is not a new concept. It dates back to the era of the Swadeshi movement which started in 1905……for full essay, kindly click here