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Grand state level Republic Day celebrations held in Dang district!

Published By : Admin | January 26, 2013 | 18:09 IST

64th State Level celebrations of Gujarat Government held in Dang district

Series of programmes, conventions, cultural programmes held apart from the unfurling of the Tricolour

Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates several development works for Dang district

Dang district to get 2 additional Talukas that will enhance the development journey of the district

The entire top brass of the State Government converges at the Tribal dominated Dang district, at the feet of the Tribal communities

Yet another instance of Pro-People, Pro-active Good Governance (P2G2) under the dynamic leadership of Shri Narendra Modi

Think of national festivals such as Republic Day and Independence Day and the first thing that comes to one’s mind is top Government officials unfurling the Tricolour in the confines of the state capital. This is followed by routine performances by school children and the celebration concludes. Gujarat also celebrated national holidays in this mundane manner till Shri Narendra Modi ushered in a breath of fresh air and started a completely revolutionary practice of celebrating these occasions of national pride and honor.

Now every national occasion, be it Republic Day or Independence Day is celebrated in one of the districts of Gujarat among the people. Shri Modi, top bureaucrats and other officials go to the respective district and Ministers cover the rest of the districts for the celebrations. The celebrations do not begin and end with flag hoisting but are spread across two days and involve series of programmes that showcase the cultural diversity of the district and the state of Gujarat.

Continuing this practice, the state level celebrations of the 64th Republic Day were held in the Dang district from 25th to 26th January 2013 during which Shri Narendra Modi attended several programmes including a cultural programme, dedicated development works and participated in the parade and Tricolour hoisting on the morning of 26th January. As Shri Modi himself pointed out, for a small Gram Panchayat (Ahwa) that is a part of a Tribal dominated district (Dang) to host the state level Republic Day celebrations is a remarkable feat in our nation’s history!

 

Shri Modi addresses Vivekananda Yuva Parishad in Dang, says the state’s skill development initiatives will strengthen state’s Yuva Shakti!

On 25th January Shri Modi addressed youngsters at the Vivekananda Yuva Parishad in which he listed out the state government’s vision to strengthen Yuva Shakti and give a galaxy of opportunities to our youth.

He described the state’s Yuva Kaushalya Vardhan Kendras as model for the entire nation and distributed sports kits to youngsters.

 

Dang’s gender ratio of 1007 women for every 1000 men gives an inspiring message of saving the girl child

Addressing the Balam Sukham Mahila Sammelan, Shri Modi said that initiatives such as Mission Mangalam and Mission Balam Sukham are concrete steps taken by the Gujarat Government to enhance economic development among women and eradicate the menace of malnutrition.

He urged women to strengthen Sakhi Mandals and lauded the gender ratio in the Tribal dominated Dangs in a time when the killing of the girl child is a cause of major concern across the nation.

 

Coming decade will be the golden decade of opportunity for Gujarat’s Tribal communities

While speaking at the Van Lakshmi Programme, Shri Narendra Modi affirmed that the Dang district would be a model district for the development of Tribal communities. He talked at length about initiatives such as Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana, 108 Ambulance Service and initiatives in the field of health, education, and skill development for the Tribal communities.

 

CM inaugurates RTO in Vagai for Dang District

During his stay in the Dang district, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated an RTO in Vagai, Dang district. He recalled that earlier Dang vehicles were registered with the RTO at Valsad but now there is a new RTO in Dang district.

He added that the RTO in Dang is 100% computerized and that there is no Tribal dominated district where there would be a computerized RTO such as the one in Dang.

 

Development works for Dang inaugurated by Shri Narendra Modi

The Chief Minister inaugurated development works worth Rs 180 crore exclusively for Dang district. Shri Modi pointed that earlier the development budget for Dang was between Rs. 2 crore and Rs. 5 crore but that is history now.

The development works include a High School at Ahwa, a new Ambedkar Bhawan, General Hospital New Complex, Nursing School, Hostel for Girls and water projects. He launched a mini bus service as well.

He also announced Rs. 1 crore for the development of Dang district.

 

Cultural programme ‘Aapnu Anokhu Dang’ enthralls audience

 

On the evening of 25th January Shri Modi attended a cultural programme ‘Aapnu Anokhu Dang’ where stalwarts from Dang district who made a mark in various fields were honored. 2 books were also inaugurated on the occasion.

The Chief Minister paid tributes to all those who laid their lives in the freedom struggle. He affirmed that we won Surajya but the dream of Surajya is incomplete and that in the last decade the Gujarat Government is working towards attaining Surajya. He talked about the pro-activeness of the state Government and added that the Dang district has made a mark for itself in the field of tourism.

 

Tricolour unfurled in grand parade

 

On the morning of 26th January the Tricolour was unfurled in the presence of Her Excellency the Governor and Honorable Chief Minister. The flag hoisting was followed by a grand parade and tableaus from various Government departments. In the end Shri Modi took a ride in the open to exchange greetings with those who came for the programme.

 

Gujarat Cabinet approves creation of 7 districts and 22 Talukas as a major promise is fulfilled

Last year, Shri Narendra Modi promised to create new Talukas and districts that would give a new pace to the development journey of Gujarat. This promise was fulfilled when the Gujarat Cabinet approved creation of 7 new districts and 22 new Talukas.

For Dang district, 1 new Taluka was to be created but after the request of the people, 2 Talukas of Subir and Vagai will be created.

Time and again, the Gujarat Government under the visionary leadership of Shri Narendra Modi has shown that this is a Government that is fully in sync with the pulse of the people. A month back the state was in the midst of elections. Hardly did the dust of the poll mania settle that the state Government was immersed in preparing for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit and here it was, at the feet of Tribal communities in Dang 10 days after the Vibrant Summit. Shri Modi has inspired a proactive Government and his Mantra of P2G2 (Pro-people, pro-active Good Governance) is truly an inspiration for people across the nation!

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Your Excellency President Irfan Ali,
Prime Minister Mark Philips,
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo,
Former President Donald Ramotar,
Members of the Guyanese Cabinet,
Members of the Indo-Guyanese Community,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Namaskar!

Seetaram !

I am delighted to be with all of you today.First of all, I want to thank President Irfan Ali for joining us.I am deeply touched by the love and affection given to me since my arrival.I thank President Ali for opening the doors of his home to me.

I thank his family for their warmth and kindness. The spirit of hospitality is at the heart of our culture. I could feel that, over the last two days. With President Ali and his grandmother, we also planted a tree. It is part of our initiative, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", that is, "a tree for mother”. It was an emotional moment that I will always remember.

Friends,

I was deeply honoured to receive the ‘Order of Excellence’, the highest national award of Guyana. I thank the people of Guyana for this gesture. This is an honour of 1.4 billion Indians. It is the recognition of the 3 lakh strong Indo-Guyanese community and their contributions to the development of Guyana.

Friends,

I have great memories of visiting your wonderful country over two decades ago. At that time, I held no official position. I came to Guyana as a traveller, full of curiosity. Now, I have returned to this land of many rivers as the Prime Minister of India. A lot of things have changed between then and now. But the love and affection of my Guyanese brothers and sisters remains the same! My experience has reaffirmed - you can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian.

Friends,

Today, I visited the India Arrival Monument. It brings to life, the long and difficult journey of your ancestors nearly two centuries ago. They came from different parts of India. They brought with them different cultures, languages and traditions. Over time, they made this new land their home. Today, these languages, stories and traditions are part of the rich culture of Guyana.

I salute the spirit of the Indo-Guyanese community. You fought for freedom and democracy. You have worked to make Guyana one of the fastest growing economies. From humble beginnings you have risen to the top. Shri Cheddi Jagan used to say: "It matters not what a person is born, but who they choose to be.”He also lived these words. The son of a family of labourers, he went on to become a leader of global stature.

President Irfan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, former President Donald Ramotar, they are all Ambassadors of the Indo Guyanese community. Joseph Ruhomon, one of the earliest Indo-Guyanese intellectuals, Ramcharitar Lalla, one of the first Indo-Guyanese poets, Shana Yardan, the renowned woman poet, Many such Indo-Guyanese made an impact on academics and arts, music and medicine.

Friends,

Our commonalities provide a strong foundation to our friendship. Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply. Culture, cuisine and cricket! Just a couple of weeks ago, I am sure you all celebrated Diwali. And in a few months, when India celebrates Holi, Guyana will celebrate Phagwa.

This year, the Diwali was special as Ram Lalla returned to Ayodhya after 500 years. People in India remember that the holy water and shilas from Guyana were also sent to build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Despite being oceans apart, your cultural connection with Mother India is strong.

I could feel this when I visited the Arya Samaj Monument and Saraswati Vidya Niketan School earlier today. Both India and Guyana are proud of our rich and diverse culture. We see diversity as something to be celebrated, not just accommodated. Our countries are showing how cultural diversity is our strength.

Friends,

Wherever people of India go, they take one important thing along with them. The food! The Indo-Guyanese community also has a unique food tradition which has both Indian and Guyanese elements. I am aware that Dhal Puri is popular here! The seven-curry meal that I had at President Ali’s home was delicious. It will remain a fond memory for me.

Friends,

The love for cricket also binds our nations strongly. It is not just a sport. It is a way of life, deeply embedded in our national identity. The Providence National Cricket Stadium in Guyana stands as a symbol of our friendship.

Kanhai, Kalicharan, Chanderpaul are all well-known names in India. Clive Lloyd and his team have been a favourite of many generations. Young players from this region also have a huge fan base in India. Some of these great cricketers are here with us today. Many of our cricket fans enjoyed the T-20 World Cup that you hosted this year.

Your cheers for the ‘Team in Blue’ at their match in Guyana could be heard even back home in India!

Friends,

This morning, I had the honour of addressing the Guyanese Parliament. Coming from the Mother of Democracy, I felt the spiritual connect with one of the most vibrant democracies in the Caribbean region. We have a shared history that binds us together. Common struggle against colonial rule, love for democratic values, And, respect for diversity.

We have a shared future that we want to create. Aspirations for growth and development, Commitment towards economy and ecology, And, belief in a just and inclusive world order.

Friends,

I know the people of Guyana are well-wishers of India. You would be closely watching the progress being made in India. India’s journey over the past decade has been one of scale, speed and sustainability.

In just 10 years, India has grown from the tenth largest economy to the fifth largest. And, soon, we will become the third-largest. Our youth have made us the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world. India is a global hub for e-commerce, AI, fintech, agriculture, technology and more.

We have reached Mars and the Moon. From highways to i-ways, airways to railways, we are building state of art infrastructure. We have a strong service sector. Now, we are also becoming stronger in manufacturing. India has become the second largest mobile manufacturer in the world.

Friends,

India’s growth has not only been inspirational but also inclusive. Our digital public infrastructure is empowering the poor. We opened over 500 million bank accounts for the people. We connected these bank accounts with digital identity and mobiles. Due to this, people receive assistance directly in their bank accounts. Ayushman Bharat is the world’s largest free health insurance scheme. It is benefiting over 500 million people.

We have built over 30 million homes for those in need. In just one decade, we have lifted 250 million people out of poverty. Even among the poor, our initiatives have benefited women the most. Millions of women are becoming grassroots entrepreneurs, generating jobs and opportunities.

Friends,

While all this massive growth was happening, we also focused on sustainability. In just a decade, our solar energy capacity grew 30-fold ! Can you imagine ?We have moved towards green mobility, with 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol.

At the international level too, we have played a central role in many initiatives to combat climate change. The International Solar Alliance, The Global Biofuels Alliance, The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Many of these initiatives have a special focus on empowering the Global South.

We have also championed the International Big Cat Alliance. Guyana, with its majestic Jaguars, also stands to benefit from this.

Friends,

Last year, we had hosted President Irfaan Ali as the Chief Guest of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. We also received Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo in India. Together, we have worked to strengthen bilateral cooperation in many areas.

Today, we have agreed to widen the scope of our collaboration -from energy to enterprise,Ayurveda to agriculture, infrastructure to innovation, healthcare to human resources, anddata to development. Our partnership also holds significant value for the wider region. The second India-CARICOM summit held yesterday is testament to the same.

As members of the United Nations, we both believe in reformed multilateralism. As developing countries, we understand the power of the Global South. We seek strategic autonomy and support inclusive development. We prioritize sustainable development and climate justice. And, we continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to address global crises.

Friends,

I always call our diaspora the Rashtradoots. An Ambassador is a Rajdoot, but for me you are all Rashtradoots. They are Ambassadors of Indian culture and values. It is said that no worldly pleasure can compare to the comfort of a mother’s lap.

You, the Indo-Guyanese community, are doubly blessed. You have Guyana as your motherland and Bharat Mata as your ancestral land. Today, when India is a land of opportunities, each one of you can play a bigger role in connecting our two countries.

Friends,

Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz has been launched. I call upon you to participate. Also encourage your friends from Guyana. It will be a good opportunity to understand India, its values, culture and diversity.

Friends,

Next year, from 13 January to 26 February, Maha Kumbh will be held at Prayagraj. I invite you to attend this gathering with families and friends. You can travel to Basti or Gonda, from where many of you came. You can also visit the Ram Temple at Ayodhya. There is another invite.

It is for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas that will be held in Bhubaneshwar in January. If you come, you can also take the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. Now with so many events and invitations, I hope to see many of you in India soon. Once again, thank you all for the love and affection you have shown me.

Thank you.
Thank you very much.

And special thanks to my friend Ali. Thanks a lot.