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Serving the people of Andhra Pradesh is our commitment: PM Modi in Visakhapatnam

Published By : Admin | January 8, 2025 | 17:45 IST
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The development of Andhra Pradesh is our vision, Serving the people of Andhra Pradesh is our commitment: PM
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Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Syed Abdul Nazeer Ji, the popular Chief Minister of this state, my friend Shri Chandrababu Naidu Ji, actor-politician and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Ji, my colleagues in the central government, ministers from the state government, all MPs and other MLAs, esteemed citizens, brothers and sisters,

आंध्र प्रजला प्रेमा मरियु अभिमा-नानकि ना कृतज्ञतलु।

ना अभिमानान्नि चुपिनचे अवकासम इप्पुडु लभिन-चिन्धि।

First of all, I bow to Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.

Friends,

With your blessings, for the first time in 60 years, the country has chosen a government for the third time, and after the formation of the government, this is my first official program. The splendid reception and honor you have given me, and the way people have been blessing me throughout the route, is overwhelming. Today, in Chandrababu's speech, he shared all the important points. I respect the spirit and sentiment behind each of his words, and I assure the people of Andhra and the country that together, we will definitely achieve these goals.

Friends,

Our Andhra Pradesh is a state of possibilities and opportunities, a state of potential and growth. When these possibilities of Andhra are realized, Andhra will become developed, and only then will India become a developed nation. Therefore, the development of Andhra is our vision. Serving the people of Andhra is our commitment. Andhra Pradesh has set a goal to make the state a nearly 2.5 trillion dollar economy by 2047. To realize this vision, Chandrababu Garu's government has initiated the "Swarna Andhra@2047" initiative. The NDA government at the Centre is also working shoulder to shoulder with Andhra Pradesh to achieve every goal of the state. That is why the central government is giving special priority to Andhra Pradesh in its schemes worth lakhs and crores. Today, foundation stones of projects worth over 2 lakh crore rupees have been laid and inaugurated here. These projects will take the development of Andhra Pradesh to new heights. I congratulate Andhra Pradesh and the entire nation for these development projects.

Friends,

Andhra Pradesh is a major hub for IT and technology due to its innovative nature. Now, it is time for Andhra to become a center for new futuristic technologies. The technologies that are currently being developed, we should take the lead in them from the start. Today, the use of green hydrogen is an emerging field. In 2023, the country launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Our goal is to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030! In the initial phase, two green hydrogen hubs will be established, one of which will be our Visakhapatnam. In the future, Visakhapatnam will be one of the few cities in the world to have such a large-scale green hydrogen production facility. This green hydrogen hub will create numerous job opportunities. Additionally, the manufacturing ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh will also develop.

Friends,

Today, I also had the opportunity to lay the foundation stone for the Bulk Drug Park project in Nakkapalli. Andhra Pradesh is one of the three states in the country where such a park is being established. This park will have excellent infrastructure for manufacturing and research. This will boost the enthusiasm of investors and benefit the pharmaceutical companies here.

Friends,

Our government views urbanization as an opportunity. We want to make Andhra a model for new-age urbanization. To realize this vision, today, the foundation stone for the KrishnaPatnam Industrial Area, also known as Kris City, has been laid. This smart city will be part of the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. This will bring thousands of crores of investment to Andhra and create millions of industrial jobs.

Friends,

Andhra Pradesh is already benefiting from being a manufacturing hub with Sri City. Our effort is to make Andhra Pradesh one of the top states in the country in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. To promote manufacturing, our government is running schemes like PLI. As a result, today, India ranks among the top countries in the world in the manufacturing of several products.

Friends,

Today, the foundation stone for the South Coast Railway Zone headquarters is also being laid in the new Visakhapatnam city. This is very important for the development of Andhra Pradesh. For a long time, there has been a demand for a separate railway zone, and today, this dream is being realized. Once the headquarters of the South Coast Railway Zone is established, agricultural and trade-related activities will expand throughout the region. Additionally, the tourism sector and the local economy will also get new opportunities for growth. Today, the inauguration and foundation stone laying of thousands of crores of connectivity-related projects have also taken place here. In the railway sector, Andhra Pradesh is among the states where 100% electrification has been completed. More than seventy railway stations in Andhra Pradesh are being developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. For the ease of travel of the people of Andhra Pradesh, seven Vande Bharat trains and Amrit Bharat trains are also being operated.

Friends,

This infrastructure revolution in Andhra, with better connectivity and improved facilities, will change the entire landscape of the state. It will enhance ease of living and ease of doing business. This will form the foundation for Andhra’s goal of becoming a 2.5 trillion dollar economy.

Friends,

For centuries, Visakhapatnam and the coast of Andhra Pradesh have been the gateway to India’s trade. Even today, Visakhapatnam holds the same level of importance. We are promoting the Blue Economy in mission mode to fully harness the opportunities related to the ocean. For this, the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbor is being modernized. We are working with full sensitivity to ensure that the income and businesses of our brothers and sisters involved in fisheries in Andhra Pradesh grow. We have provided facilities like the Kisan Credit Card to fishermen. We are also taking crucial steps for security in the ocean.

Friends,

Our effort is that there should be inclusive and all-around development in every sector of the country, so that the benefits of development reach every section of society. To achieve this, the NDA government is committed to the creation of a prosperous and modern Andhra Pradesh. The projects being inaugurated today will ensure the prosperity of the people of Andhra. Once again, I congratulate all of you for these projects.

Thank you very much to all of you!

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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered his remarks at the start of the Genome India Project via video message today. During the occasion, he said today India had taken a historic step in the field of research. He added that the Genome India project was approved 5 years ago and our scientists have diligently worked and completed the project despite the challenges posed by the Covid Pandemic. Shri Modi remarked that more than 20 illustrious research institutions such as IISc, IITs, CSIR and DBT-BRIC have played a major role in this research. He added that the data consisting of the genome sequences of 10,000 Indians was now available at the Indian Biological Data Center. Shri Modi expressed confidence that this project would prove to be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research and congratulated all the stakeholders involved in the project.

“Genome India Project is an important milestone in the biotechnology revolution”, exclaimed Shri Modi. He noted that this project has successfully created a diverse genetic resource by sequencing the genomes of 10,000 individuals from various populations.The Prime Minister noted that this data will now be available to scientists and researchers, aiding scholars in understanding India's genetic landscape. He emphasized that this information will greatly assist in policy-making and planning for the country.

Addressing the experts and scientists and emphasizing India's vastness and diversity, not just in food, language, and geography, but also in the genetic makeup of its people, the Prime Minister remarked that the nature of diseases varies greatly, making it essential to understand the genetic identity of the population to determine effective treatments. He highlighted the significant challenge of sickle cell anemia in the tribal communities and the national mission to combat it. He noted that the problem might differ across regions, and a complete genetic study is necessary to understand the unique genomic patterns of the Indian population. Shri Modi stressed that this understanding will help develop specific solutions and effective medicines for particular groups. He emphasized that the scope is much broader and sickle cell anaemia was just an example. The Prime Minister underlined there was lack of awareness in India about many genetic diseases that are passed from one generation to another and the Genome India Project would aid in developing effective treatments for all such diseases in India.

“The combination of biotechnology and biomass in the 21st century forms a crucial foundation for a developed India as a Bio Economy”, said Shri Modi. He remarked that the goal of the Bio Economy is the optimal use of natural resources, promotion of bio-based products and services, and creation of new employment opportunities in this sector. He added that the Bio Economy accelerates sustainable development and innovation. The Prime Minister was pleased to note that India's Bio Economy has grown rapidly over the past decade, from $10 billion in 2014 to over $150 billion today. He highlighted that India is striving to elevate its Bio Economy to new heights and recently launched the Bio E3 Policy. Touching upon the vision of this policy, Shri Modi said it would help India to emerge as a leader in the global biotech landscape, similar to the IT revolution. He acknowledged the significant role of scientists in this endeavor and extended his best wishes to them.

Highlighting India's evolving role as a major pharma hub, the Prime Minister remarked that over the past decade, India had taken revolutionary steps in public healthcare, providing free treatment to millions of Indians, offering medicines at an 80% discount through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and building modern medical infrastructure. The Prime Minister emphasized that India's pharma ecosystem proved its strength during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that efforts are being made to establish a robust supply and value chain for drug manufacturing within India. He remarked that the Genome India Project will further accelerate and energize these efforts.

“World is looking to India for solutions to global problems, presenting both a responsibility and an opportunity for future generations”, said Shri Modi. He remarked that India is building a vast research ecosystem, with a strong focus on research and innovation at all levels of education over the past decade.

“More than 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs are enabling students to conduct new experiments daily”, said Shri Modi. He noted that hundreds of Atal Incubation Centers have been established across the country to support young innovators. He added that the PM Research Fellowship Scheme is also being implemented to support research during PhD studies. Highlighting that the National Research Fund was created to promote multidisciplinary and international research, the Prime Minister said the Anusandhan National Research Foundation will support sectors such as science, engineering, environment, and health. He remarked that the government had also decided to create a corpus of one lakh crore rupees to boost research and investment in sunrise technologies, which will aid the development of the biotechnology sector and support young scientists.

Touching upon the Government's recent significant decision of "One Nation One Subscription", the Prime Minister remarked that this initiative will ensure easy and cost-free access for Indian students and researchers to prestigious global journals. The Prime Minister emphasized that these efforts will greatly contribute to making India the knowledge and innovation hub of the 21st century.

“India's Pro People Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure have set a new model for the world”, exclaimed the Prime Minister. Concluding his speech, he expressed confidence that the Genome India Project will similarly strengthen India's image in the field of genetic research. The Prime Minister extended his best wishes for the success of the Genome India Project.