The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched the “Main Nahin Hum” portal and app, in New Delhi.
The portal, which works on the theme “Self4Society”, will enable IT professionals and organizations to bring together their efforts towards social causes, and service to society, on one platform. In doing so, the portal is expected to help catalyse greater collaboration towards the service of the weaker sections of society, especially by leveraging the benefits of technology. It is also expected to generate wider participation of interested people who are motivated to work for the benefit of society.
Interacting with a wide cross-section of IT and electronic manufacturing professionals, captains of industry and technocrats on the occasion, the Prime Minister said he is sure that people want to work for others, serve society and make a positive difference.
Among those who interacted with the Prime Minister today were Shri Anand Mahindra, Smt Sudha Murthy, and a number of young professionals, from India’s top IT companies.
Every effort, however big or small, must be valued, the Prime Minister said, adding that Governments may have schemes and budgets but the success of any initiative lies in public involvement. Let us think about how we can use our strengths to bring a positive difference in the lives of others, the Prime Minister exhorted the gathering.
The Prime Minister noted that he observes India's youngsters leveraging the power of technology very well. He said that they are using technology not only for themselves but also for the welfare of others. He described this as a wonderful sign. Noting that there are many start-ups in the social sector, the Prime Minister wished the young social entrepreneurs well.
Responding to questions in a townhall style interaction, the Prime Minister said that it is essential to step out of our comfort zone. There is so much to learn and discover, he added.
IT professionals explained their efforts towards social volunteering, especially in skilling and cleanliness. In response to an observation, the Prime Minister asserted that the symbol of the Swachh Bharat Mission is the spectacles of Bapu, the inspiration is Bapu and we are fulfilling Bapu's vision.
The Prime Minister said that on many occasions, what the “Sarkar” cannot do, “Sanskar” can do. Let us make cleanliness a part of our value systems, he added.
Speaking on the importance of conserving water, the Prime Minister said that in order to learn about water conservation, people should visit Porbandar in Gujarat, and see the home of Mahatma Gandhi. We need to conserve water and recycle water, he added. I appeal to my hardworking farmers to embrace drip irrigation, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister said that through volunteering efforts, a lot can be done in the agriculture sector. Youngsters must venture out and work for the welfare of farmers, he added.
The Prime Minister asserted that more people are paying taxes because they have faith that their money is being used properly and for the welfare of people.
He said that India is making a mark in the start-up sector due to the talent of its youth.
Responding to a team that is working to create rural digital entrepreneurs, the Prime Minister said that it is important to create an India where everyone has equal opportunities.
The Prime Minister said doing social work should be a matter of great pride for everyone.
Expressing disagreement with the trend to criticize business and industry, the Prime Minister said that this townhall programme has illustrated how leading corporates are doing excellent social work, and urging their employees to venture out and serve the people.
I am sure people want to work for others, they want to serve society and bring a positive difference: PM @narendramodi at the Town Hall programme in Delhi #Self4Society
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Every effort, however big or small, must be valued.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Governments may have schemes and budgets but the success of any initiative lies in public involvement: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
Let us think about how we can use our strengths to bring a positive difference in the lives of others: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
I am seeing that India's youngsters are leveraging the power of technology wonderfully. They are using technology not only for themselves but also for the welfare of others. I see this as a wonderful sign: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
There are many start-ups in the social sector. More power to youngsters doing such wonderful things: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Mrs. Sudha Murthy Ji is interacting with PM @narendramodi. #Self4Society https://t.co/4xsWSUrItt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
It is essential to step out of our comfort zone.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
There is so much to learn and discover: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
A team of people from Tech Mahindra are interacting with PM @narendramodi during the Town Hall programme.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
They are talking about their efforts towards social volunteering especially in skilling and cleanliness. #Self4Society https://t.co/4xsWSUrItt
The symbol of the Swachh Bharat Mission is the specs of Bapu, the inspiration is Bapu and we are fulfilling Bapu's vision: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
On many occasions, what Sarkar can't do, Sanskar can do.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Let us make cleanliness a part of our value systems: PM @narendramodi
A group of people from Pune, belonging to Persistent Systems are sharing their efforts towards mitigating droughts in Maharashtra. Watch. #Self4Society https://t.co/4xsWSUrItt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
We have become very careless when it comes to consumption of water.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
In order to learn about water conservation, I urge everyone to visit Porbandar in Gujarat, and see the home of Mahatma Gandhi.
We need to conserve water and recycle water too: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
I appeal to my hardworking farmers to embrace drip irrigation: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Through volunteering efforts, a lot can be done in the agriculture sector. Youngsters must venture our and work for the welfare of farmers: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
A group of people associated with @cisco_in are talking to PM @narendramodi.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
They have a policy 'Time to Give' under which their team members get time to volunteer and work with various organisations. #Self4Society https://t.co/4xsWSUrItt
More people are paying taxes because they have faith that their money is being used properly and for the welfare of people: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Mr. @anandmahindra is speaking about the initiatives he and his team are undertaking towards volunteering through the 'Employee Social Option', which will now work closely with the #Self4Society platform. Watch. https://t.co/4xsWSUrItt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Why is India making a mark in the start-up world?
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Due to the youth of the country: PM @narendramodi
The team from @TCS in Kolkata is interacting with PM @narendramodi.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
This team attaches great importance to communities and finds great satisfaction in working for others.
They are working on women empowerment, literacy among other sectors. https://t.co/4xsWSUrItt
This team is also working to create rural digital entrepreneurs and are making efforts to improve digital literacy.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Important to create an India where everyone has equal opportunities: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Inclusive growth is the way ahead: PM @narendramodi #Self4Society
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
The team from Cognizant, based in Chennai is interacting with PM @narendramodi. This team is working on an initiative towards improving education among local youngsters. #Self4Society https://t.co/4xsWSUrItt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
Doing social work must always be a matter of great pride for everyone: PM @narendramodi interacting with a team from Mindtree, based in Odisha
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
We have a culture where we like to only criticise business and industry. This is not a line of thought I agree with.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
We have seen today, in this Town Hall programme how leading corporates are doing excellent social work, urging their employees to venture our and serve: PM
We have a culture where we like to only criticise business and industry. This is not a line of thought I agree with.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2018
We have seen today, in this Town Hall programme how leading corporates are doing excellent social work, urging their employees to venture out and serve: PM
