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August 14, 2013 | 19:16 IST
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"Narendra modi pays floral tribute to Pundit Shyamji krushnavarma"
મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઇ મોદીએ ૬૭ મા સ્વાતંત્ર્ય પર્વ નિમિત્તે કચ્છ યુનિવર્સિટી ખાતે સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદ જીવન-કવન પર આધારિત પ્રદર્શન ખુલ્લું મૂક્યું હતું. તેમણે ક્રાંતિગુરુ પંડિત શ્યામજી કૃષ્ણવર્માના તૈલચિત્રને પુષ્પાંજલિ અર્પી હતી.
મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રીએ સ્વામીજીના જન્મ, અભ્યાસ, ગુરુ-શિષ્ય મિલન, સ્વામીજીનું દેશમાં ભ્રમણ, એક ભારતની કલ્પના વગેરેને આવરી લેતા સચિત્ર પ્રદર્શનને રસપૂર્વક નિહાળ્યું હતું.
સ્વામીજીની શિકાગોમાં યોજાયેલી ધર્મ પરિષદમાં ઉપસ્થિતિ અને અમેરિકા, ઇંગ્લેન્ડમાં પ્રવચનમાળાથી લઇને ૪થી જુલાઇ ૧૯ર૦ ના રોજ સ્વામીજીએ ધ્યાનાવસ્થામાં પ્રાપ્ત કરેલી મહાસમાધિ સહિત સૌના જીવનમાં પ્રેરણામય બાબતોને યુવક સેવા અને સાંસ્કૃતિક વિભાગ દ્વારા બખૂબી પ્રસ્તુત કરવામાં આવી છે.
સ્વામીજીએ નવેમ્બર ૧૮૯૧ થી એપ્રિલ ૧૮૯૨ સુધી ગુજરાતના અમદાવાદ, વઢવાણ, લીંબડી, ભાવનગર, ભૂજ, વેરાવળ, સોમનાથ, પોરબંદર, દ્વારકા, માંડવી, પાલીતાણા, નડિયાદ, અને વડોદરા સહિત કુલ ૧૩ સ્થળોનું પરિવ્રાજક તરીકે ભ્રમણ કર્યું હોવાની વિગતોને પ્રદર્શનમાં આવરી લઇ સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદના જીવન કાર્યોને પણ આવરી લેવામાં આવ્યા છે.
મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રી સાથે પાણી પુરવઠા રાજ્યમંત્રીશ્રી પરબતભાઇ પટેલ, સાંસદ સુશ્રી પુનમબેન જાટ, યુવક સેવા અને સાંસ્કૃતિક વિભાગના સચિવશ્રી ભાગ્યેશ જહા અને કમિશનરશ્રી રાજેશ માંજુ સહિત અધિકારીઓ, પદાધિકારીઓએ પ્રદર્શનને નિહાળ્યું હતું.
India has been under the international spotlight this week, with significant developments in diplomacy, economic growth, technological advancement, and cultural recognition. From pivotal diplomatic visits to groundbreaking achievements in defense and technology, India’s story has been one of progress and influence on the world stage.
Diplomatic Triumphs
One of the focal points of this week was the achievements of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait on Dec 21-22, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The world sees the visit PM Narendra Modi’s strategic move to strengthen ties in a region undergoing significant transitions. It not only closes a crucial gap in India’s diplomacy with the Gulf but also signals the nation’s proactive stance in navigating the complex geopolitics of West Asia.
Economic and Technological Advances
In the realm of finance and technology, India has made headlines by surpassing China to top the Asian IPO rankings. According to data from Dealogic for 2024, India is poised to become the world’s second-largest equity fundraising market, a testament to the robust investor confidence in the Indian market. This achievement reflects India’s economic resilience and growth potential.
India has also taken significant steps towards semiconductor self-reliance. The initiation of construction for semiconductor fabrication and packaging units marks a promising start in the nation’s quest to carve a niche in the global semiconductor industry. Read more about this here.
Additionally, India’s maritime sector is set for a transformation, with an investment of $10 billion over the next 25 years to make India one of the world’s top shipbuilding nations. This development not only aims at bolstering India’s maritime capabilities but also positions it as a key player in the global maritime industry.
Defense and Strategic Developments
India’s strides in defense technology have also been a topic of global conversation. The successful test of a hypersonic missile places India among an elite group of nations with such capabilities, enhancing its strategic posture in regional geopolitics. This advancement underlines India’s growing military prowess.
Adding to the narrative of self-reliance, Prime Minister Modi’s push for domestic production of defense equipment, including the K9 Vajra-T artillery platforms, has been highlighted. This initiative not only boosts the ‘Make in India’ campaign but also fortifies national security through indigenous innovation.
Cultural and Leadership Recognition
In the cultural sphere, the influence of Indian cinema was acknowledged with tributes to Shyam Benegal, an influential director known for his contributions to India’s ‘parallel cinema.’ Benegal’s work from the 1970s, which challenged mainstream Bollywood by focussing on social issues, has been celebrated, reflecting India’s rich cultural fabric on the international stage.
Moreover, the week saw accolades for Indian-origin individuals in leadership roles abroad. Nirav Patel’s appointment as CEO of Mastech Digital in the US stands out, highlighting the global recognition of Indian talent in tech and business leadership.
Religious Freedom and Vision for the Future
The discourse on India’s democratic ethos was enriched by statements from figures like Mary Millben, who praised India’s commitment to religious freedom as a hallmark of its democracy. Such endorsements bolster India’s image as a pluralistic society.
India’s goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 as envisioned by PM Modi has received endorsement from Indermit Gill, chief economist at World Bank. Complementing PM Modi on his vision, Gill believes that India will see its prime potential over the next two decades. Read more about India’s future prospects here.
The week has painted a picture of India as a nation on the move, not just in terms of economic metrics but also in cultural, technological, and diplomatic arenas. The global coverage reflects a growing recognition of India’s multifaceted development and its increasing influence on the world stage.
From the Gulf’s diplomatic corridors to the cutting-edge labs of defense technology, from the boardrooms of American companies to the cultural dialogues of cinema, India’s story this week has been one of global engagement, innovation, and leadership.
