आइए हम सब मिलकर एक ऐसे नए भारत का निर्माण करें जिसपर हमारे स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों को गर्व हो: प्रधानमंत्री मोदी
केन्द्र सरकार सहकारी संघवाद के प्रति संकल्पबद्ध हैं। हमारा मंत्र है ‘सबका साथ, सबका विकास’: पीएम मोदी
कैंसर जैसी बीमारियों की रोकथाम, नियंत्रण और प्रबंधन के लिए स्वयंसेवी संगठनों तथा निजी क्षेत्र सहित समाज के सभी वर्गों की सक्रियता की आवश्यकता है: प्रधानमंत्री
आयुष्मान भारत के तहत हम लोगों के घरों के निकट बीमारियों की रोकथाम और इलाज की सेवा प्राथमिक स्तर पर प्रदान करेंगे: प्रधानमंत्री मोदी
तमिलनाडु के राज्यपाल,
तमिलनाडु के मुख्यमंत्री,
मंत्रिपरिषद के मेरे सहयोगी,
तमिलनाडु के उप-मुख्यमंत्री,
मंच पर विराजमान अन्य सम्मानित अतिथिगण,
देवियों और सज्जनों,
मैं 14 अप्रैल को मनाए जाने वाले विलाम्भी तमिल नव वर्ष पर विश्व में रहे रहे सभी तमिल लोगों को हार्दिक बधाई देता हूं। कैंसर संस्थान अडियार आकर मुझे प्रसन्नता हुई है। यह भारत में पुराने और सर्वाधिक महत्वपूर्ण व्यापक कैंसर देखभाल केन्द्रों में एक है।
बदलती जीवन शैली, गैर-संक्रमणकारी बीमारियों पर बोझ डाल रही है। कुछ अनुमान के अनुसार हमारे देश में कुल मृत्यु का 60 प्रतिशत कारण गैर-संक्रमणकारी बीमारियां हैं।
केन्द्र सरकार ने देश के विभिन्न भागों में 20 राज्य कैंसर संस्थानों तथा 50 तृतीयक कैंसर केन्द्र स्थापित करने की योजना बनाई है। तृतीयक कैंसर केन्द्र की स्थापना के लिए 45 करोड़ रुपये और राज्य कैंसर संस्थान की स्थापना के लिए 120 करोड़ रुपये लगाने वाले पात्र संस्थानों के प्रस्ताव मंजूर किए जा सकते हैं। मुझे यह बताने में प्रसन्नता है कि अब तक 15 राज्य कैंसर संस्थान और 20 तृतीयक कैंसर केन्द्र स्थापित करने की मंजूरी दी गई है। 14 नये अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान कैंसर रोग विज्ञान के विभिन्न पहलुओं पर फोकस के साथ स्थापित किए जा रहे हैं।
प्रधानमंत्री स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा योजना के अंतर्गत वर्तमान संस्थान कैंसर रोग सेवाओं के प्रावधान के साथ उन्नत बनाए जा रहे हैं। राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य नीति-2017 बीमारियों के रोकथाम के महत्व को रेखांकित करती है।
आयुष्मान भारत के व्यापक प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य सेवा के अंतर्गत हम लोगों के घरों के निकट बीमारियों की रोकथाम और इलाज की सेवा प्राथमिक स्तर पर प्रदान करेंगे।
हमने आबादी के आधार पर मधुमेह, उच्च रक्तचाप तथा सामान्य कैंसर जैसी गैर-संक्रमणकारी बीमारियों की रोकथाम, नियंत्रण, जांच और प्रबंधन का कार्य शुरू किया है।
आयुष्मान भारत में प्रधानमंत्री राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा मिशन भी शामिल है।
यह 10 करोड़ से अधिक परिवारों को कवर करेगा। इस मिशन के जरिए लगभग 50 करोड़ लोग लाभान्वित होंगे। इस मिशन के अंतर्गत दूसरे और तीसरे चरण में अस्पताल में दाखिल होने के लिए प्रति परिवार प्रति वर्ष 5 लाख रुपये तक का बीमा कवच प्रदान किया जाएगा।
यह सरकार द्वारा वित्त पोषित विश्व का सबसे बड़ा स्वास्थ्य कार्यक्रम होगा। इस योजना का लाभ पूरे देश को मिलेगा। लोग सरकारी और पैनल में शामिल निजी अस्पतालों में लाभ प्राप्त कर सकेंगे। योजना का उद्देश्य स्वास्थ्य पर जेब से होने वाले खर्चों को कम करना है।
कैंसर जैसी बीमारियों की रोकथाम, नियंत्रण और प्रबंधन के लिए स्वयंसेवी संगठनों तथा निजी क्षेत्र सहित समाज के सभी वर्गों की सक्रियता की आवश्यकता है।
कैंसर संस्थान डब्ल्यूआईए, चेन्नई एक स्वैच्छिक धर्मादा संस्थान है, जिसकी स्थापना स्वर्गीय डॉ. मुथुलक्ष्मी रेड्डी के प्रेरक नेतृत्व में स्वैच्छिक महिला सामाजिक कार्यकर्ताओं के समूह द्वारा की गई थी।
इस संस्थान ने एक छोटे कॉटेज अस्पताल के रूप में अपनी शुरूआत की। यह दक्षिण भारत का पहला कैंसर विशेषज्ञता वाला अस्पताल था और देश का दूसरा कैंसर अस्पताल। आज संस्थान में 500 बिस्तरों का कैंसर अस्पताल है। मुझे बताया गया है कि इन बिस्तरों में 30 प्रतिशत बिस्तरों के लिए रोगियों से कोई शुल्क नहीं लिया जाता है।
केन्द्र सरकार द्वारा 2007 में संस्थान के मोलेकुलर ऑन्कोलॉजी विभाग को “उत्कृष्टता केन्द्र” घोषित किया गया। यह 1984 में स्थापित भारत का पहला सुपर स्पेशलिटी कॉलेज है। इसकी उपलब्धियां पथप्रदर्शक और सराहनीय हैं।
डॉ शान्ता ने अपने प्रारंभिक भाषण में संस्थान के सामने आ रही कठिनाइयों की चर्चा की। मैं उन्हें आश्वस्त करना चाहूंगा कि हम उनकी बातों पर गौर करेंगे और मैं तमिलनाडु के मुख्यमंत्री से अनुरोध करूंगा कि वह देखें कि क्या किया जा सकता है। मैं अंत में उस विषय पर जाना चाहूंगा जिसे कुछ दिनों से कुछ निहित स्वार्थों द्वारा उठाया गया है।
15वें वित्त आयोग के संदर्भों को लेकर एक निराधार आरोप लगाया जा रहा है कि आयोग कुछ राज्यों और एक क्षेत्र विशेष के साथ भेदभाव कर रहा है। मैं कुछ कहना चाहूंगा, जिसे हमारे आलोचकों ने भुला दिया है। केन्द्र सरकार ने वित्त आयोग को सुझाव दिया है कि ऐसे राज्यों को प्रोत्साहन देने पर विचार किया जाए, जिन्होंने जनसंख्या नियंत्रण पर कार्य किए हैं। इस आधार पर जनसंख्या नियंत्रण की दिशा में प्रयास करने, ऊर्जा तथा संसाधन लगाने में तमिलनाडु जैसे राज्य को निश्चित रूप से लाभ मिलेगा। पहले ऐसी स्थिति नहीं थी।
मित्रों,
केन्द्र सरकार सहकारी संघवाद के प्रति संकल्पबद्ध हैं। हमारा मंत्र है सबका साथ, सबका विकास। हम सब नया भारत बनाने के लिए मिलकर काम करें, जिससे हमारे स्वंतत्रता सेनानियों को गर्व हो।
धन्यवाद।
बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।
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Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
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The Indian diaspora in Guyana has made an impact across many sectors and contributed to Guyana’s development: PM
You can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian: PM
Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply,Culture, cuisine and cricket: PM
India's journey over the past decade has been one of scale, speed and sustainability: PM
India’s growth has not only been inspirational but also inclusive: PM
I always call our diaspora the Rashtradoots,They are Ambassadors of Indian culture and values: PM
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.
