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मेरे प्यारे देशवासियों,
आज, 27 मार्च्, कुछ ही समय पूर्व, भारत ने एक अभूतपूर्व सिद्धि हासिल की है। भारत ने आज अपना नाम अंतरिक्ष महाशक्ति - स्पेस पावर - के रूप में दर्ज करा दिया है।
अब तक दुनिया के तीन देश - अमेरिका, रूस और चीन - को यह उपलब्धि हासिल थी। अब भारत चौथा देश है, जिसने आज यह सिद्धि प्राप्त की है। हर हिन्दुस्तानी के लिए इससे बड़े गर्व का पल नहीं हो सकता है।
कुछ ही समय पूर्व, हमारे वैज्ञानिकों ने अंतरिक्ष में, स्पेस में, तीन सौ किलोमीटर दूर, LEO - लॉ अर्थ ओरबिट - में एक लाइव सैटेलाइट को मार गिराया है।
LEO – लॉ अर्थ ओरबिट - में यह लाइव सैटेलाइट, जोकि एक पूर्व निर्धारित लक्ष्य था, उसे Anti-Satellite, (A-सैट) मिसाइल द्वारा मार गिराया गया है। सिर्फ तीन मिनट में, सफलतापूर्वक यह ऑपरेशन पूरा किया गया है।
मिशन शक्ति - यह अत्यंत कठिन ऑपरेशन था, जिसमें बहुत ही उच्चकोटि की तकनीकी क्षमता की आवश्यकता थी। वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा सभी निर्धारित लक्ष्य और उद्देश्य प्राप्त कर लिए गए हैं।
हम सभी भारतीयों के लिए यह गर्व की बात है कि यह पराक्रम भारत में ही विकसित Anti-Satellite (A-सैट) मिसाइल द्वारा सिद्ध किया गया है।
सर्वप्रथम मैं मिशन शक्ति से जुड़े सभी DRDO वैज्ञानिकों, अनुसंधान-कर्ताओं तथा अन्य संबंधित कर्मियों को बधाई देता हूं, जिन्होंने इस असाधारण सफलता को प्राप्त करने में योगदान दिया। आज फिर इन्होंने देश का मान बढ़ाया है, हमें हमारे वैज्ञानिकों पर गर्व है।
अंतरिक्ष आज हमारे जीवन-शैली का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा बन गया है। आज हमारे पास पर्याप्त संख्या में उपग्रह उपलब्ध हैं, जो अलग-अलग क्षेत्रों के विकास में अपना बहुमूल्य योगदान दे रहें हैं, जैसे कृषि, रक्षा, सुरक्षा, आपदा प्रबंधन, संचार, मौसम, नेवीगेशन, शिक्षा आदि।
हमारे उपग्रहों का लाभ सभी को मिल रहा है, चाहे वो किसान हों, मछुआरें हों, विद्यार्थी हों, सुरक्षा-बल हों। दूसरी ओर चाहे वो रेलवे हो, हवाई जहाज, पानी के जहाजों का परिचालन हो, इन सभी जगह उपग्रहों का उपयोग किया जा रहा है।
विश्व में स्पेस और सैटेलाइट का महत्व बढ़ते ही जाने वाला है। शायद जीवन इसके बिना अधूरा हो जाएगा। ऐसी स्थिति में इन सभी उपकरणों की सुरक्षा पुख्ता करना भी उतना ही महत्वपू्र्ण है।
आज की Anti-Satellite (A-सैट) मिसाइल भारत की सुरक्षा की दृष्टि से और भारत की विकास यात्रा की दृष्टि से देश को एक नई मजबूती देगा। मैं आज विश्व समुदाय को भी आश्वस्त करना चाहता हूं कि हमने जो नई क्षमता प्राप्त की है यह किसी के विरूद्ध नहीं है। यह तेज गति से आगे बढ़ रहे हिन्दुस्तान की रक्षात्मक पहल है।
भारत हमेशा से ही अंतरिक्ष में हथियारों की होड़ के विरुद्ध रहा है और इससे इस नीति में कोई बदलाव नहीं आया है। आज का यह परीक्षण किसी भी तरह के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कानून अथवा संधि-समझौतों का उल्लंघन नहीं करता है । हम आधुनिक तकनीक का उपयोग देश के 130 करोड़ नागरिकों की सुरक्षा एवं उनके कल्याण के लिए करना चाहते हैं।
इस क्षेत्र में शांति और सुरक्षा का माहौल बनाने के लिए एक मजबूत भारत का होना आवश्यक है। हमारा सामरिक उद्देश्य शांति बनाये रखना है न कि युद्ध का माहौल बनाना।
प्यारे देशवासियों,
भारत ने अंतरिक्ष क्षेत्र में जो काम किया है, उसका मूल उद्देश्य भारत की सुरक्षा, भारत का आर्थिक विकास और भारत की तकनीकी प्रगति है। आज का यह मिशन इन सपनों को सुरक्षित करने की ओर एक अहम कदम है, जो इन तीनों स्तंभों की सुरक्षा के लिए आवश्यक था।
आज की सफलता को आने वाले समय में एक सुरक्षित राष्ट्र, समृद्ध राष्ट्र और शांतिप्रिय राष्ट्र की ओर बढ़ते कदम के रूप में देखना चाहिए। यह महत्वपूर्ण है कि हम आगे बढ़ें और अपने आप को भविष्य की चुनौतियों के लिए तैयार करें।
हमें भविष्य की चुनौतियों का सामना करने तथा अपने लोगों के जीवन-स्तर में सकारात्मक बदलाव लाने के लिए आधुनिक तकनीक को अपनाना ही होगा। सभी भारतवासी भविष्य की चुनौतियों का सामना आत्म-विश्वास से करें और सुरक्षित महसूस करें, यही हमारा लक्ष्य है।
मुझे अपने लोगों की कर्मठता, प्रतिबद्धता, समर्पण और योग्यता पर पूर्ण विश्वास है । हम निस्संदेह एकजुट होकर एक शक्तिशाली, खुशहाल और सुरक्षित भारत का निर्माण करें।
मैं ऐसे भारत की परिकल्पना करता हूं जो अपने समय से दो कदम आगे की सोच सके और चलने की हिम्मत भी जुटा सके।
सभी देशवासियों को आज की इस महान उपलब्धि के लिए बहुत बहुत बधाई।
Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
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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.
