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प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने भारत में 5 ट्रिलियन डॉलर की अर्थव्यवस्था के लक्ष्य की प्राप्ति के लिए सभी हितधारकों से पूरे फोकस के साथ ठोस एवं अथक प्रयास करने का आह्वान किया है।
प्रधानमंत्री श्री मोदी विभिन्न वरिष्ठ अर्थशास्त्रियों; प्राइवेट इक्विटी/उद्यम पूंजीपतियों (वेंचर कैपिटलिस्ट); विनिर्माण, यात्रा एवं पर्यटन, परिधान व एफएमसीजी तथा विश्लेषिकी (एनालिटिक्स) क्षेत्रों की कारोबारी हस्तियों और कृषि, विज्ञान व प्रौद्योगिकी एवं वित्त के क्षेत्र के विशेषज्ञों के साथ संवाद कर रहे थे।
यह बैठक बजट-पूर्व पहल के तहत आज नई दिल्ली स्थित नीति आयोग में आयोजित की गई।
प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा कि उन्हें इस बात से अत्यंत प्रसन्नता हुई कि दो घंटे की खुली परिचर्चा के दौरान जमीनी स्तर पर कार्य कर रहे लोगों के साथ-साथ अपने-अपने विशिष्ट क्षेत्रों में कार्य कर रही हस्तियों के भी अनुभवों से रूबरू होने का अवसर मिला।
उन्होंने कहा कि इससे नीति निर्माताओं और विभिन्न हितधारकों के बीच सामंजस्य बढ़ जाएगा।
प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा कि 5 ट्रिलियन डॉलर की अर्थव्यवस्था का आइडिया अचानक नहीं आया है और यह देश की अंतर्निहित मजबूती की गहरी समझ पर आधारित है।
उन्होंने कहा कि भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था में खपत करने की सुदृढ़ क्षमता घरेलू अर्थव्यवस्था के बुनियादी तत्वों की मजबूती के साथ-साथ इसके फिर से तेज विकास के पथ पर अग्रसर होने की क्षमता को भी दर्शाती है।
प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा कि विभिन्न सेक्टरों जैसे कि पर्यटन, शहरी विकास, बुनियादी ढांचागत क्षेत्र और कृषि आधारित उद्योगों में अर्थव्यवस्था को आगे ले जाने के साथ-साथ रोजगार सृजन की भी अपार क्षमता है।
उन्होंने कहा कि खुली परिचर्चाओं के साथ-साथ इस तरह के फोरम में विचार मंथन से सकारात्मक विचार-विमर्श और विभिन्न मुद्दों की गहरी समझ विकसित होने का मार्ग प्रशस्त होता है।
प्रधानमंत्री ने कहा कि इससे सकारात्मक माहौल को बढ़ावा मिलेगा और इसके साथ ही समाज में इस तरह की भावना पनपेगी कि ‘हम यह कर सकते हैं’।
भारत को असीमित संभावनाओं वाला देश बताते हुए प्रधानमंत्री ने सभी हितधारकों से वास्तविकता एवं अवधारणा के बीच की खाई को पाटने के लिए अपनी ओर से अथक प्रयास करने का अनुरोध किया।
उन्होंने कहा, ‘हम सभी को निश्चित तौर पर मिल-जुलकर काम करना चाहिए और एक राष्ट्र की तरह सोचना शुरू कर देना चाहिए।’
इन परिचर्चाओं में 38 प्रतिनधियों ने भाग लिया जिनमें विभिन्न अर्थशास्त्री जैसे कि श्री शंकर आचार्य, श्री आर नागराज, सुश्री फरजाना अफरीदी, वेंचर कैपिटलिस्ट श्री प्रदीप शाह, उद्योगपति श्री अप्पाराव मल्लवरापु, श्री दीप कालरा, श्री पतंजलि गोविंद केसवानी, श्री दीपक सेठ, श्री श्रीकुमार मिश्रा, विषय विशेषज्ञ श्री आशीष धवन और श्री शिव सरीन भी शामिल थे।
गृह मंत्री श्री अमित शाह, केंद्रीय सड़क परिवहन व राजमार्ग तथा एमएसएमई मंत्री श्री नितिन गडकरी, रेल एवं वाणिज्य मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल और कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण तथा ग्रामीण विकास व पंचायती राज मंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र तोमर, विभिन्न मंत्रालयों के सचिव, नीति आयोग के उपाध्यक्ष श्री राजीव कुमार और नीति आयोग के मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी (सीईओ) श्री अमिताभ कांत ने भी इस बैठक में भाग लिया।
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.
