HTLS 2023: PM Modi on mental, perceived and exaggerated barriers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Welcome to the highlights of the fifth and final day of the HT Leadership Summit 2023! Over the past four days, we've witnessed insightful discussions, remarkable conversations, and a diverse array of luminaries from various fields. Today, we had an exciting lineup of sessions, promising to close this prestigious event on a high note.

In the inaugural session, we had the privilege of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud engaging in a conversation with Utkarsh Anand, national legal editor of Hindustan Times. It was a thought-provoking discussion on the legal landscape in India.

The second session featured an international perspective, with Lisa Curtis, Director of Indo-Pacific Security at the Center for a New American Security, and Minxin Pei, a distinguished professor.

In the third session, Lieutenant Commander Annu Prakash of the Indian Navy, Colonel Neha Singh of the Indian Army, and Group Captain Shaliza Dhami of the Indian Air Force shared their insights with Rahul Singh, Senior Associate Editor of Hindustan Times.

The fourth session featured Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles, and Leader of the House, Rajya Sabha, in conversation with Anand Narasimhan, Managing Editor of Special Projects & Senior Anchor at Network 18.

In the fifth session, we had the privilege of hearing from Academy Award-winning actress and producer Charlize Theron, who was in conversation with Karan Johar, the renowned director and producer.

The following sessions delved into critical topics ranging from healthcare, sports, and industry, with distinguished speakers such as Keith Flaherty, Vivek Wadhwa, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and many more.

The day concluded with a closing address by none other than the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, offering his insights and vision for the future.