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അഴിമതിയും കള്ളപ്പണവും ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന വിപത്തുകളെ നേരിടാന്‍ ഇന്ത്യാ ഗവണ്മെയന്റ് കഴിഞ്ഞ രണ്ടരവര്ഷവമായി നിരവധി പദ്ധതികളാണ് നടപ്പാക്കിയത്. കറന്സിര കുറഞ്ഞ സമ്പദ്ഘടനയിലേക്കുള്ള മാറ്റത്തിനും ഡിജിറ്റല്‍ ഇടപാടുകള്‍ പ്രോത്സാഹിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനും വളരെ തന്ത്രപരമായ നിരവധി പരിപാടികള്ക്ക് 2016 ഫെബ്രുവരിയില്‍ തന്നെ കേന്ദ്ര മന്ത്രിസഭ അംഗീകാരം നല്കികയിരുന്നു. 2016 മേയില്‍ നടത്തിയ മന്‍ കി ബാത്തില്‍ പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി തന്നെ ഈ നടപടികള്‍ ഊന്നിപ്പറയുകയും ചെയ്തിരുന്നു. പണമിടപാടുകള്‍ കറന്സി1രഹിതമാക്കാന്‍ അദ്ദേഹം ജനങ്ങളോട് ആഹ്വാനവും ചെയ്തിരുന്നു. ''നാം സ്വയം കറന്സി‍രഹിത ഇടപാടുകള്ക്ക് തയാറാകുകയാണെങ്കില്‍ നമുക്ക് പിന്നീട് നോട്ടിന്റെ ആവശ്യം വരുന്നില്ല. വ്യാപാരം സ്വാഭാവികമായി നടക്കുന്നതിനോടൊപ്പം അതിന് സുതാര്യതയുമുണ്ടാകും. കൈയ്ക്കടിയിലൂടെയുള്ള ഇടപാടുകള്‍ ഇല്ലാതാകും, അതിലൂടെ കള്ളപ്പണത്തിന്റെ സ്വാധീനം കുറയും. അതുകൊണ്ട് ഞാന്‍ എന്റെ നാട്ടുകാരോട് അഭ്യര്ത്ഥി ക്കുകയാണ്, കുറഞ്ഞപക്ഷം നമുക്ക് തുടക്കം കുറിയ്ക്കാം. തുടക്കം കുറിച്ചുകഴിഞ്ഞാല്‍ പിന്നെ സുഗമമായി മുന്നോട്ടുപോകാന്‍ കഴിയും. നമ്മുടെ കൈകളില്‍ ഇത്രയുമധികം മൊബൈലുകള്‍ ഉണ്ടാകുമെന്ന് 20 വര്ഷംട മുമ്പ് ആരെങ്കിലും ചിന്തിച്ചിരുന്നോ. പതിയെ നമ്മള്‍ ആ സ്വഭാവത്തെ പരിപോഷിപ്പിച്ചു. ഇന്ന് അവയില്ലാതെ നമുക്ക് കഴിയാനാവില്ല. ഈ കറന്സിിരഹിത സമൂഹത്തിനും അത്തരമൊരു രൂപമുണ്ടായേക്കാം. എത്ര വേഗത്തില്‍ അത് സംഭവിക്കുന്നുവോ അത് അത്രയും മെച്ചമായിരിക്കും''. എന്നാണ് അദ്ദേഹം പറഞ്ഞത്,
ഈ ലക്ഷ്യം മുന്നില്ക്ണ്ടുകൊണ്ട് ഗവണ്മെ്ന്റ് സ്വീകരിച്ച നിരവധി നടപടികള്‍ ഇത്തരുണത്തില്‍ ഓര്ക്കാം . ഇത് മുന്നില്ക ണ്ടാണ് സാമ്പത്തികാശ്ലേഷണ പദ്ധതിക്കായി വലിയ പരിശ്രമം നടത്തിയത്. ജന്ധഇന്‍ അക്കൗണ്ടുകള്‍ തുറന്നുതും, ആധാര്‍ കാര്ഡി്ന് നിയമപരമായ അടിത്തറ നല്കിണയതും, ആനുകൂല്യങ്ങള്‍ നേരിട്ട് കൈമാറാനുള്ള പദ്ധതി നടപ്പാക്കിയതും, റുപേ കാര്ഡുയകള്‍ കൊണ്ടുവന്നതുമൊക്കെ ഇത് മുന്നില്‍ കണ്ടാണ്. അതോടൊപ്പം കണക്കില്പ്പെങടാത്ത പണം സ്വയം പ്രഖ്യാപിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള പദ്ധതി നടപ്പാക്കിയതിന് പിന്നിലെ ഉദ്ദേശവും ഇതായിരുന്നു. ഈ ഉദ്യമത്തിലേക്കുള്ള പ്രധാന നാഴികല്ലായിരുന്നു 500 രൂപ,1000 രൂപ നോട്ടുകളുടെ മൂല്യശോഷണ നടപടി. നാണയമൂല്യശോഷണത്തിന് ശേഷം രാജ്യത്തിലുടനീളം ഡിജിറ്റല്‍ ഇടപാടുകളില്‍ വലിയ കുതിച്ചുചാട്ടമുണ്ടായി. നവംബര്‍ 9ന് ശേഷം പ്രധാനമായും ഡിജിറ്റല്‍ ഇടപാടുകളിലൂടെ കൈമാറ്റം ചെയ്യപ്പെട്ട തുകയുടെ അളവിലും മൂല്യത്തിലും വലിയ വര്ദ്ധ നയുണ്ടായിട്ടുണ്ട്. (താഴേ നല്കിുയിട്ടുള്ള ചിത്രത്തില്‍ ഇത് വ്യക്തമാണ്)

To increase overall transparency in the economy and to remove the pernicious influence of cash on the political and economic system, it is essential that we take a longer term view and bring in measures that would influence the behaviour of the consumers as well as merchants to shift to digital payment instruments. It is now possible by leveraging technology to carry out business transactions digitally through mechanisms like UPI, USSD, Ru Pay cards and Aadhar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). In a country like India where 65% of the population is below 35 years of age, whose IT prowess is well recognized and where even poor and illiterate people exercise their franchise through EVMs, this transformation toward digital economy is definitely possible, provided the citizens resolve to do so.

NITI Aayog announces the launch of the schemes Lucky Grahak Yojana and the Digi-धन Vyapar Yojana to give cash awards to consumers and merchants who utilize digital payment instruments for personal consumption expenditures. The scheme specially focuses on bringing the poor, lower middle class and small businesses into the digital payment fold. It has been decided that National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) shall be the implementing agency for this scheme. It would be useful to reiterate that NPCI is a not for profit company which is charged with a responsibility of guiding India towards being a cashless society.

The primary aim of these schemes is to incentivize digital transactions so that electronic payments are adopted by all sections of the society, especially the poor and the middle class. It has been designed keeping in mind all sections of the society and their usage patterns. For instance, the poorest of poor will be eligible for rewards by using USSD. People in village and rural areas can participate in this scheme through AEPS. The scheme will become operational with the first draw on 25th December, 2016 (as a Christmas gift to the nation) leading up to a Mega Draw on Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on 14th April 2017. It will comprise of two major components, one for the Consumers and the other for the Merchants:

a) Lucky Grahak Yojana [Consumers]:

  1. Daily reward of Rs 1000 to be given to 15,000 lucky Consumers for a period of 100 days;
  2. Weekly prizes worth Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10,000 and Rs. 5000 for Consumers who use the alternate modes of digital Payments

This will include all forms of transactions viz. UPI, USSD, AEPS and RuPay Cards but will for the time being exclude transactions through Private Credit Cards and Digital Wallets.

b) Digi-धन Vyapar Yojana[ Merchants]:

  1. Prizes for Merchants for all digital transactions conducted at Merchant establishments
  2. Weekly prizes worth Rs. 50,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs. 2,500

c) Mega Draw on 14th of April – Ambedkar Jayanti

  1. 3 Mega Prizes for consumers worth Rs 1 cr, 50 lakh, 25 lakh for digital transactions between 8th November, 2016 to 13th April, 2017 to be announced on 14th April, 2017
  2. 3 Mega Prizes for merchants worth Rs 50 lakhs, 25 lakh, 12 lakh for digital transactions between 8th November, 2016 to 13th April, 2017 to be announced on 14th

To ensure that the focus of the scheme is on small transactions (entered into by common people), incentives shall be restricted to transactions within the range of Rs 50 and Rs 3000. All transactions between consumers and merchants; consumers and government agencies and all AEPS transactions will be considered for the incentive scheme.

The winners shall be identified through a random draw of the eligible Transaction IDs [which are generated automatically as soon as the transaction is completed] by software to be especially developed by NPCI for this purpose. NPCI has been directed to ensure a technical and security audit of the same to ensure that the technical integrity of the process is maintained.

The estimated expenditure on the first phase of the scheme (up to 14th April 2017) is likely to be 340 Crores . The Government will simultaneously carry out a review for further implementation. India is transitioning at a rapid rate from a cash-user society to a cashless society. This is a historic moment in our nation’s history when our nation is shedding old habits and rapidly adopting new means which shall propel us into a truly modern age.

 

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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.