Technology is the bridge to achieve ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’: PM

Published By : Admin | October 20, 2019 | 19:45 IST
Technology is the bridge to achieve ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’: PM
Challenge of technology, when converted into opportunity, transformed ‘Dakiya’ into ‘Bank Babu’: PM

देश की Social और Business Leadership को हमेशा प्रेरित और ऊर्जावान करने वाले रतन टाटा जी,

उनकी इस विरासत को आगे बढ़ाने वाले एन चंद्रशेखरन जी, रूपा जी, देवियों और सज्जनों !!

रतन टाटा जी, चंद्रशेखरन जी से मिलना,उनके साथ चर्चा करना हमेशा एक नया अनुभव देता है। इन पर देश की सबसे बड़ी संस्थाओं में से एक को लीडरशिप देने की जिम्मेदारी है।

इतनी बड़ी जिम्मेदारी के बावजूद, Smile और Stress Free, ये कैसे रहते हैं, मुझे लगता है, आने वाले समय में इस पर भी एक किताब चंद्रशेखरन जी को लिखनी चाहिए। और हां, इस Idea का मेरा कोई पेटेंट भी नहीं है। आप बिना किसी Stress के ये काम कर सकते हैं !!!

साथियों,

वो किताब लिखेंगे या नहीं, ये मैं नहीं कह सकता लेकिन Smile और Stress free Mind से क्या होता है,

उसका परिणाम Bridgital Nation के रूप में हमारे सामने है।

Positivity, Creativity और Constructive Mindset से देश की समस्याओं के समाधान के लिए सोच निकल सकती है, उसका ये परिणाम है।

यही Positivity,यही Optimism अपने Talent और Resources पर यही विश्वास नए भारत की सोच है।

मुझे विश्वास है कि ये किताब Aspirational India को तो Inspire करेगी ही, समाज के कुछ Professional Pessimists को भी नई अप्रोच और नए Outlook के लिए प्रोत्साहित करेगी। मैं चंद्रशेखरन जी और रूपा जी को इस विजनरी डॉक्युमेंट के लिए बहुत-बहुत बधाई देता हूं।

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ये किताब ऐसे समय में आई है, जब Technology को Demonize करने की एक बहुत बड़ी कोशिश हो रही है। डर का एक माहौल खड़ा करने का प्रयास हो रहा है।

विशेषतौर पर भारत के Context में Technology को हमारे Demographic Dividend के लिए चुनौती के रूप में पेश करने की कोशिश हो रही है।

इस किताब में सरकार के उस विजन को और मजबूत किया है, जिसके मुताबिक Technology जोड़ने का काम करती है, तोड़ने का नहीं।

Technology एक Bridge है, Divider नहीं।

Technology और Talent, Force Multiplier हैं, Threat नहीं।

Technology, Aspiration और Achievements के बीच का Bridge है।

Technology, Demand और Delivery के बीच का Bridge है।

Technology, Government और Governance के बीच का Bridge है।

Technology, सबके साथ को सबके विकास से जोड़ने वाला सेतु है।

साथियों,

यही भावना बीते 5 वर्ष के हमारे कार्यकाल में रही है और यही भविष्य के लिए हमारी अप्रोच है।

इस किताब में बेहतरीन तरीके से बताया गया है कि Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Robotics जैसी आधुनिक टेक्नॉलॉजी कैसे Development के Tool के रूप में, Aid के रूप में मदद करने वाली है।

यही बात मैं अपन अनुभवों के आधार पर भी कह सकता हूं। बीते 5 वर्षों में Technological Interventions से भारत में गवर्नेंस को कैसे Reform और Transform किया है, इसको आप महसूस कर पा रहे हैं। ये सब कैसे हो पा रहा है, इसका एक उदाहरण मैं आपको देता हूं।

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हमारे देश में एलपीजी गैस कनेक्शन देने की योजना, सब्सिडी देने का काम दशकों से चल रहा है।

हमने जब उज्जवला योजना को लॉन्च किया तो, कई लोगों को लगा कि शायद ये भी वैसी ही योजना होगी, जैसी बनती आई हैं।लेकिन इसके लिए हमने सोच को भी बदला, अप्रोच को भी बदला और इसमें टेक्नॉलॉजी को भी Introduce किया।

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हम पहले की तरह चलते तो फिर कमेटी बनती,कमेटी बैठती रहती, अलग-अलग स्टेक होल्डर्स से बातचीत करती रहती और डेडलाइन को हम कभी Meet कर ही नहीं पाते।लेकिन कमेटी के बजाय हमने टेक्नॉलॉजी वाली अप्रोच पर भरोसा किया।

Data Intelligence की मदद से पहले हमने 17 हज़ार मौजूदा LPG डिस्ट्रिब्यूशन सेंटर्स को लोकेट किया और फिर 10 हज़ार नए सेंटर्स बहुत कम समय में तैयार किए।इसके लिए हमने देश के हर गांव को डिजिटली मैप किया।

इस डेटा को दूसरे data points,  जैसे सेल रिपोर्ट, LPG penetration Population,  socio-economic conditions, सबको Analyse किया गया।

लाखों गांवों से करीब 64 लाख डायवर्स डेटा प्वाइंट्स के analysis के आधार पर तय किया गया कि ये डिस्ट्रिब्यूशन सेंटर कहां-कहां बनने चाहिए। लेकिन हमारा काम यहीं खत्म नहीं हुआ।एक और बड़ी समस्या थी जिसका समाधान टेक्नॉलॉजी ने दिया।

डैशबोर्ड पर एप्लीकेशन और डिस्ट्रीब्यूशन की रियल टाइम मॉनीटरिंग के दौरान पता चला कि बहुत सी महिलाओं की एप्लीकेशन रिजेक्ट हो रही है। क्योंकि इनके पास बैंक अकाउंट नहीं था।

इस समस्या से निपटने के लिए जनधन कैंप लगाए गए और ऐसी महिलाओं के बैंक अकाउंट खोले गए।

परिणाम ये हुआ कि, हमने 3 साल में 8 करोड़ कनेक्शन देने का जो लक्ष्य रखा था, उसको डेडलाइन से काफी पहले ही पूरा कर दिया गया।

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ये तो बात हुई टेक्नॉलॉजी से Access बढ़ाने की। अब मैं आपको Access से Behavioral Change लाने में टेक्नॉलॉजी का क्या रोल रहता है, इसका भी उदाहरण देता हूं।देश में हेल्थकेयर की स्थिति पर आपकी किताब में रोशनी डाली गई है। खासतौर पर, इलाज ना कराने का मेंटल ब्लॉक जो हमारे देश में गरीबी के कारण रहा है, पैसे के अभाव के कारण रहा है।

आयुष्मान भारत योजना इस स्थिति को बदलने की दिशा में बहुत बड़ा रोल निभा रही है।पहले जो गरीब इस चिंता में इलाज कराने से कतराता था, कि उसका सब कुछ बिक जाएगा, वो अब अस्पताल पहुंचने लगा है।वो गरीब जो पहले प्राइवेट हॉस्पिटल के दरवाज़े पर दस्तक देने से भी हिचकता था, उसको वहां Access मिला है।

आज स्थिति ये है कि गरीबों में Behavioral Change भी आया है, मेडिकल सेवाओं की डिमांड भी बढ़ी है, गरीबों का इलाज भी हो रहा है और अस्पतालों को सरकार से पैसा भी मिल रहा है।ये भी अगर संभव हो पा रहा है तो सिर्फ टेक्नॉलॉजी के माध्यम से।

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इसी टेक्नॉलॉजी से आयुष्मान भारत को हेल्थकेयर के कंप्लीट पैकेज के तौर पर हम विकसित कर रहे हैं।

पहले Preventive हेल्थकेयर पर फोकस होता ही नहीं था, प्राइमरी हेल्थकेयर सिर्फ सिर दर्द और पेट दर्द तक सीमित थे और Tertiary Healthcare पूरी तरह से एक अलग ही ट्रैक पर था।

अब इसके लिए पूरे देश में डेढ़ लाख Health and wellness Centers तैयार किए जा रहे हैं और इनको Tertiary Healthcareके Base के तौर पर विकसित किया जा रहा है।

बहुत ही कम समय में अब तक 21 हज़ार से ज्यादा ऐसे सेंटर तैयार भी हो चुके हैं।

आप हैरान रह जाएंगे कि इतने कम समय में, इन सेंटर्स पर डेढ़ करोड़ से ज्यादा लोगों को Hyper-tension, सवा करोड़ से ज्यादा डायबिटीज,डेढ़ करोड़ से ज्यादा कैंसर के केस डायग्नोज हो चुके हैं।

पहले प्राइमरी हेल्थकेयर सेंटर्स में ये संभव ही नहीं था। अब Health and Wellness Centers से ही ये केस आगे रैफर हो पा रहे हैं। और Tertiary Healthcare Network में वहां के डेटा के आधार पर सीधा और तेज़ इलाज संभव होने की शुरुआत हुई है।

साथियों,

Technology जब ब्रिज बनती है तो हमें Transparency और Targeted Delivery का भी समाधान मिलता है। भारत में बिचौलियों और दलालों का क्या रोल था, इससे आप भली-भांति परिचित रहे हैं।

Governments run the country,

Middle-men run the governance,

इसको एक रूल मान लिया गया था। ये इसलिए होता था क्योंकि People और Process के बीच गैप था। Birth से लेकर Death तक, Certification की एक लंबी व्यवस्था थी, जिसमें सामान्य मानवी पिसता रहता था।

आज जन्म से लेकर जीवन प्रमाण पत्र तक की सैकड़ों सरकारी सेवाएं ऑनलाइन हैं। आज Self Certification देश में Norm बन रहा है। अब हम Self Assessment, Self Declaration और Faceless tax assessment जैसे सिस्टम की तरफ बढ़ रहे हैं।

साथियों,

टेक्नॉलॉजी का Effective Use कैसे Challenges  को Opportunities  में बदलता है, इसका एक और उदाहरण है, India Post Payment Bank देश का सबसे बड़ा Network, हमारी Post Office सेवा पर मोबाइल और इंटरनेट के बढ़ते प्रसार की वजह से बंद होने का खतरा था,  लाखों लोगों के रोजगार पर संकट था।

लेकिन आज टेक्नॉलॉजी के कारण ही पोस्ट ऑफिस, बैंकिंग सर्विस की, Digital Transaction की Home Delivery के सेंटर बन रहे हैं।

इसी तरह गांव-गांव में ऑनलाइन सर्विस डिलिवरी देने वाला कॉमन सर्विस सेंटर नेटवर्क 12 लाख से अधिक युवाओं को रोज़गार दे रहा है।

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Entreprise spirit को, MSME को मजबूत करने और उनको  Job Creation के अहम सेंटर बनाने के लिए जो भी सुझाव किताब में दिए गए हैं, उससे भी मैं मोटे तौर पर सहमत हूं।यहां आने वाले Silos को दूर करने के लिए भी हम टेक्नॉलॉजी का व्यापक इस्तेमाल कर रहे हैं।

Public Procurement के लिए Government e-Market place यानि GeM के बारे में आप जानते ही हैं। ये सरकार की डिमांड और MSME के Supply Eco-system के बीच Bridge बना है।

इस सिस्टम की सफलता का अंदाज़ा इसी बात से लगाया जा सकता है कि इस साल इसके माध्यम से करीब 50 हज़ार करोड़ रुपए की खरीदारी का टारगेट है।

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इसी तरह स्टार्ट अप इंडिया, लोकल डिमांड और सप्लाई को, तो मेक इन इंडिया, लोकल सप्लाई और ग्लोबल डिमांड को ब्रिज कर रहा है।

आपने इस किताब में डिमांड और सप्लाई में समस्याओं पर बहुत बारीकी से समझाया है। स्टार्ट अप इंडिया भी इन्हीं समस्याओं को डील कर रहा है।

भारत के जो Challenges हैं उनको सामने रखते हुए, Ideas को Incubate कर Industry में बदलने का ये एक प्रयास है।यही कारण है कि आज अधिक स्टार्ट अप्स टीयर-2, टीयर-3 शहरों में तैयार हो रहे हैं।

साथियों,

इन सभी बातों के बीच ये भी सही है कि,सिर्फ टेक्नॉलॉजी समाधान नहीं होती, Human Intention और Right Intention,  बहुत ज़रूरी है। यही बात Artificial Intelligence पर भी लागू होती है।डिबेट ये नहीं होना चाहिए कि Artificial Intelligence से खतरा क्या है? रोबोट इंसान से Smart कब तक होगा?

बल्कि डिबेट ये होना चाहिए कि, Artificial  Intelligence और Human Intentions के बीच हम ब्रिज कैसे बनाएं? अपनी Skills  को नई Demand के अनुसार Upgrade कैसे करें?

Let A.I. be just another Aid which is a little more sophisticated

कहने को बहुत कुछ है लेकिन अन्य लोगों को किताब पढ़ने के लिए भी मुझे समय देना है। एक बार फिर इस बेहतरीन किताब,  बेहतरीन प्रयास के लिए बहुत-बहुत बधाई और शुभकामनाएं।

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Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
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.