“वसुंधरेसाठी योग्य निर्णय घेणार्‍या व्यक्ती आपल्या या लढाईत महत्त्वपूर्ण आहेत. मिशन लाइफचा हा गाभा आहे”
“केवळ कॉन्फरन्स टेबलवरून हवामान बदलाचा सामना करता येणार नाही. यासाठी प्रत्येक घरातील जेवणाच्या टेबलवरून लढावे लागेल”
"मिशन लाइफ हे हवामान बदलाविरोधातील लढाईला लोकशाहीकरणाचे स्वरूप देण्यासाठी आहे"
“भारतातील जनतेने गेल्या काही वर्षांत जनआंदोलन आणि वर्तन बदलाच्या बाबतीत अनेक प्रयत्न केले आहेत”
“वर्तणुक संबंधी उपक्रमांसाठीही पुरेशा वित्तपुरवठा पद्धती तयार करणे आवश्यक आहे. मिशन लाइफ सारख्या वर्तणुकीशी संबंधित उपक्रमांना जागतिक बँकेने दिलेल्या पाठबळाचा गुणात्मक परिणाम होईल”
जागतिक बँकेच्या अध्यक्ष, मोरोक्कोच्या ऊर्जा संक्रमण आणि शाश्वत विकास मंत्री, माझ्या मंत्रिमंडळातील सहकारी निर्मला सीतारामन जी, लॉर्ड निकोलस स्टर्न, प्राध्यापक सनस्टीन आणि इतर मान्यवर अतिथी,
नमस्कार!
मला आनंद होत आहे की, जागतिक बँकेने हवामान बदलावर वर्तणुकीतील बदलांचा प्रभाव यावर हा कार्यक्रम आयोजित केला आहे. हा माझ्या अतिशय जिव्हाळ्याचा विषय आहे आणि तो जागतिक चळवळीचे स्वरूप धारण करत आहे हे पाहून खूप आनंद झाला आहे.
मित्रहो,
चाणक्य या महान भारतीय तत्त्ववेत्त्याने दोन हजार वर्षांपूर्वी हे लिहिले होते :
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जेव्हा पाण्याचे छोटे थेंब एकत्र येतात, तेव्हा ते मडके भरते. त्याचप्रमाणे ज्ञान, सत्कर्म किंवा संपत्ती यांची हळूहळू वाढ होते . यात आपल्यासाठी एक संदेश आहे. स्वतंत्रपणे पाण्याचा प्रत्येक थेंब मोठा दिसत नाही. पण जेव्हा असे अनेक थेंब एकत्र येतात, तेव्हा त्यांचा प्रभाव पाडतो. त्याचप्रमणे वसुंधरेसाठी केलेले प्रत्येक चांगले कृत्य अपुरे वाटू शकते. परंतु जेव्हा जगभरातील अब्जावधी लोक एकत्रितपणे ते करतात, तेव्हा त्याचा प्रभाव देखील खूप मोठा असतो. मला वाटते की आपल्या पृथ्वीतलासाठी योग्य निर्णय घेणार्‍या व्यक्ती आपल्या वसुंधरेच्या रक्षणासाठीच्या या लढ्यात महत्त्वाच्या आहेत. हाच मिशन लाइफचा गाभा आहे.
मित्रहो ,
या चळवळीची बीजे फार पूर्वी पेरली गेली होती. 2015 मध्ये, संयुक्त राष्ट्रांच्या आमसभेत, मी वर्तणुकीतील बदलाच्या गरजेबद्दल बोललो. तेव्हापासून आपण खूप लांबचा पल्ला गाठला आहे. ऑक्टोबर 2022 मध्ये, मी आणि संयुक्त राष्ट्रांचे सरचिटणीस यांनी मिशन LiFE चा प्रारंभ केला होता. कोप -27 च्या निष्कर्ष दस्तावेजाची प्रस्तावना देखील शाश्वत जीवनशैली आणि उपभोग यावर भाष्य करते. आणि हवामान बदल क्षेत्रातील तज्ञांनी देखील हा मंत्र स्वीकारला आहे ही अतिशय आनंदाची बाब आहे.
मित्रहो ,
जगभरातील लोक हवामान बदलाबद्दल खूप काही ऐकतात. त्यांच्यापैकी अनेकांना खूप चिंता भेडसावतात, कारण ते याबद्दल काय करू शकतात हे त्यांना माहिती नसते. केवळ सरकारे किंवा जागतिक संस्थांची यात भूमिका आहे, असाच त्यांचा समज करून दिला जातो. जर त्यांना हे कळले की ते देखील योगदान देऊ शकतात, तर त्यांची चिंता कृतीत बदलेल.
मित्रहो,
हवामान बदलाचा सामना केवळ कॉन्फरन्स टेबलवरून करता येणार नाही. प्रत्येक घरातील जेवणाच्या टेबलवरून याच्याशी लढा द्यावा लागेल. जेव्हा एखादी कल्पना चर्चेच्या टेबलवरून जेवणाच्या टेबलावर जाते, तेव्हा ती एक व्यापक चळवळ बनते. प्रत्येक कुटुंब आणि प्रत्येक व्यक्तीला जाणीव करून देणे की त्यांच्या निवडीमुळे वसुंधरेला अधिक चांगले बनवण्यात आणि गती प्रदान करण्यात मदत होऊ शकते. मिशन LiFE हे हवामान बदलाविरूद्धच्या लढाईचे लोकशाहीकरण करण्याविषयी आहे. जेव्हा लोक याबाबत जागरूक होतात की त्यांच्या दैनंदिन जीवनातील साध्या सरळ कृती प्रभावशाली आहेत, तेव्हा पर्यावरणावर याचा खूप सकारात्मक प्रभाव पडेल.
लोक चळवळ आणि वर्तनातील बदल या बाबतीत भारतातील जनतेने गेल्या काही वर्षांत खूप काही केले आहे. लोकांनी केलेल्या प्रयत्नांमुळे भारतातील अनेक भागांमध्ये लिंग गुणोत्तर सुधारले. लोकांनीच मोठ्या प्रमाणात स्वच्छता मोहिमेचे नेतृत्व केले. नद्या असोत, समुद्रकिनारे असोत किंवा रस्ते असोत, सार्वजनिक ठिकाणे कचरामुक्त राहतील हे लोक सुनिश्चित करत आहेत. आणि, लोकांनीच एलईडी बल्बचा प्रयोग यशस्वी केला. भारतात जवळपास 370 दशलक्ष एलईडी बल्ब विकले गेले आहेत. यामुळे दरवर्षी सुमारे 39 दशलक्ष टन कार्बन डायऑक्साइड उत्सर्जन टाळण्यास मदत होते . भारतातील शेतकऱ्यांनी सुमारे सात लाख हेक्टर शेतजमीन सूक्ष्म सिंचनाखाली आणली आहे. पर ड्रॉप मोअर क्रॉपचा मंत्र अंगिकारल्यामुळे मोठ्या प्रमाणात पाण्याची बचत झाली आहे. अशी आणखी बरीच उदाहरणे आहेत.
मित्रहो,
मिशन लाइफ अंतर्गत, आमचे प्रयत्न अनेक क्षेत्रांमध्ये विस्तारलेले आहेत जसे की: •स्थानिक संस्थांना पर्यावरणपूरक बनवणे, • पाण्याची बचत करणे, • उर्जेची बचत करणे, • कचरा आणि ई-कचरा कमी करणे, • निरोगी जीवनशैलीचा अवलंब करणे, • नैसर्गिक शेतीचा अवलंब करणे, • भरड धान्यांच्या वापराला प्रोत्साहन वगैरे.
या प्रयत्नांमध्ये पुढील बाबींचा समावेश आहे –
या प्रयत्नांमुळे पुढील गोष्टी साध्य होतील –
• बावीस अब्ज युनिट्सपेक्षा जास्त ऊर्जेची बचत करणे
• नऊ ट्रिलियन लिटर पाण्याची बचत करणे ,
• तीनशे पंचाहत्तर दशलक्ष टन इतका कचरा कमी करणे,
• जवळपास एक दशलक्ष टन ई-कचऱ्याचा पुनर्वापर आणि 2030 पर्यंत सुमारे एकशे सत्तर दशलक्ष डॉलर्सच्या अतिरिक्त खर्चात बचत करणे .
याशिवाय, पंधरा अब्ज टन अन्नाची नासाडी कमी करण्यास आपली मदत करेल. हे किती मोठे आहे हे जाणून घेण्यासाठी मी तुम्हाला तुलनात्मकरीत्या समजावतो. अन्न आणि कृषी संघटनेनुसार 2020 मध्ये जागतिक प्राथमिक पीक उत्पादन सुमारे नऊ अब्ज टन होते!
मित्रहो ,
जगभरातील देशांना प्रोत्साहन देण्यासाठी जागतिक संस्थांची भूमिका खूप महत्त्वाची आहे. मला सांगण्यात आले आहे की जागतिक बँक समूह एकूण वित्तपुरवठ्याचा वाटा म्हणून हवामान वित्तपुरवठा 26% वरून 35% पर्यंत वाढवण्याचा विचार करत आहे. साधारणपणे पारंपारिक पैलूंवर या हवामान वित्तपुरवठ्यात भर दिला जातो. वर्तनात्मक उपक्रमांसाठी देखील पुरेशा वित्तपुरवठा पद्धती तयार करणे आवश्यक आहे. मिशन लाइफ सारख्या वर्तनात्मक उपक्रमांना जागतिक बँकेने दिलेल्या पाठबळाचा अनेक पटींनी प्रभाव दिसून येईल.
मित्रहो,
या कार्यक्रमाचे आयोजन करणाऱ्या जागतिक बँकेच्या टीमचे मी अभिनंदन करतो. आणि, मला आशा आहे की या बैठकांमधून व्यक्तींना वर्तन बदलाकडे वळवण्यासाठी नवीन उपाय समोर येतील. धन्यवाद. खूप खूप धन्यवाद !
Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
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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.
