Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees today via video conference. Digital certificates were conferred on PMRBP awardees for the years 2022 and 2021 using Blockchain Technology. This technology was used for the first time for giving certificates to awardees. Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt Smriti Zubin Irani and Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State were among those present on the occasion.
Interacting with Master Avi Sharma of Indore, Madhya Pradesh the Prime Minister enquired about the secret of his prolific output with regard to various aspects of Ramayana. Master Avi Sharma said that he got the inspiration from the government’s decision of broadcasting the serial Ramayana during the lockdown. Avi also recited some couplets from his creation. The Prime Minister narrated an incident when he went and heard Sushri Uma Bharti Ji when, as a child, she showed immense spiritual depth and knowledge in a programme. He said there is something in the soil of Madhya Pradesh that gives rise to such precocious talent. The Prime Minister told Avi that he is an inspiration and an example of the adage that you are never too young to do big things.
Interacting with Kumari Remona Evette Pereira from Karnataka, the Prime Minister discussed her passion for Indian Dance. He inquired about the difficulties she faced in pursuing her passion. The Prime Minister complimented her mother for ignoring her own adversities to realise her daughter’s dreams. The Prime Minister said that Remona’s achievements are much bigger than her age and told her that her art is a way of expressing the strength of the great country.
Interacting with Kumari Puhabi Chakraborti of Tripura, the Prime Minister enquired about her COVID related innovation. She also informed the Prime Minister about her fitness app for sportspersons. The Prime Minister asked about the support she receives from the school, friends and parents in her endeavour. He asked about her method of balancing her time for sports as well as developing innovative apps.
Interacting with Master Dhiraj Kumar from West Champaran, Bihar, the Prime Minister asked about the incident where he saved his younger brother from a crocodile attack. PM asked about the brave boy’s state of mind while saving his younger brother and how he feels now after becoming famous. The Prime Minister praised his courage and presence of mind. Dhiraj told the Prime Minister that he wants to serve the country as an Army soldier.
Interacting with Master Meedhansh Kumar Gupta from Punjab, the Prime Minister enquired about his achievement of creating an app for COVID issues. The Prime Minister said that in children like Meedhansh he feels that the government efforts to promote entrepreneurship are bearing fruit and a tendency to become job providers instead of being job seekers is becoming more pronounced.
Interacting with Kumari Tarushi Gaur from Chandigarh, the Prime Minister enquired about her opinion on the balance between sports and studies. The Prime Minister asked why Tarushi idolises Boxer Mary Kom. She informed the Prime Minister that she likes her because of her commitment to excellence and balance that she strikes as a sportsperson and as a mother. The Prime Minister said that the government is committed to providing all the facilities to the sportspersons and creating a mindset of winning at every level.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted that these awards become all the more significant in the light of the fact that they have been conferred during the important period when the country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. He said this is the time to draw energy from the past and dedicate oneself to achieving great results in the coming 25 years of the Amrit Kaal. He also greeted the daughters of the country on the National Girl Child Day. The Prime Minister remembered the glorious history of the Freedom Struggle and the contribution of Birbala Kanaklata Barua, Khudiram Bose and Rani Gaidinilu. “These fighters had made the country's freedom the mission of their lives at a very young age and had dedicated themselves to it” the Prime Minister noted.
The Prime Minister also recalled his visit to the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Diwali last year where he met Baldev Singh and Basant Singh who had played the role of child soldiers in the post-independence war. They helped the army at such a young age without caring about their life. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the bravery of these heroes.
The Prime Minister cited examples of the bravery and sacrifice of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He pointed out that the Sahibzadas had sacrificed themselves with immense valour at a very young age. Their sacrifice for India's civilization, culture, faith and religion is incomparable. The Prime Minister asked the youngsters to know more about the Sahibzadas and their sacrifice.
The Prime Minister remarked that a digital statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has also been installed near India Gate in Delhi. “We get the biggest inspiration from Netaji i.e. duty of the nation first. Taking inspiration from Netaji, you have to proceed on the path of duty for the country”, Shri Modi added.
The Prime Minister said that in any sector, policies and initiatives are keeping youth at the centre. He cited initiatives like Start Up India, Stand Up India, Digital India, Make in India along with Jan Andolan of Aatmnirbhar India and creation of modern infrastructure. This, he said, is in sync with the speed of the youth of India who are leading this new epoch both in India and outside. The Prime Minister underlined the growing prowess of India in the innovation and start-up sphere. He conveyed the nation's pride in the fact of major global companies being led by Indian young CEOs. “Today we feel proud when we see the youth of India excelling in the world of startups. Today we feel proud when we see that the youth of India are innovating, taking the country forward”, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister said in areas where daughters were not even allowed earlier, daughters are doing wonders in them today. This is the new India, which does not hold back from innovating, courage and determination are the hallmarks of India today.
The Prime Minister appreciated that the children of India have shown their modern and scientific thinking in the vaccination program as well. Since January 3, in just 20 days, more than 40 million children have got the corona vaccine. He also lauded them for their leadership in the Swachch Bharat Abhiyan. The Prime Minister appealed to them to be an ambassador for Vocal for Local and lead the campaign of Aatmnirbhar Bharat.
नौजवान साथियों, आपको आज ये जो अवार्ड मिला है, ये एक और वजह से बहुत खास है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
ये वजह है- इन पुरस्कारों का अवसर!
देश इस समय अपनी आज़ादी के 75 साल का पर्व मना रहा है।
आपको ये अवार्ड इस महत्वपूर्ण कालखंड में मिला है: PM @narendramodi
हमारी आज़ादी की लड़ाई में वीरबाला कनकलता बरुआ, खुदीराम बोस, रानी गाइडिनिल्यू जैसे वीरों का ऐसा इतिहास है जो हमें गर्व से भर देता है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
इन सेनानियों ने छोटी सी उम्र में ही देश की आज़ादी को अपने जीवन का मिशन बना लिया था, उसके लिए खुद समर्पित कर दिया था: PM @narendramodi
पिछले साल दीवाली पर जम्मू-कश्मीर के नौशेरा सेक्टर में गया था।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
वहां मेरी मुलाकात बलदेव सिंह और बसंत सिंह नाम के ऐसे वीरों से हुई जिन्होंने आज़ादी के बाद हुए युद्ध में बाल सैनिक की भूमिका निभाई थी।
उन्होंने अपने जीवन की परवाह न करते हुए उतनी कम उम्र में अपनी सेना की मदद की थी: PM
हमारे भारत का एक और उदाहरण है- गुरु गोविन्द सिंह जी के बेटों का शौर्य और बलिदान!
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
साहिबज़ादों ने जब असीम वीरता के साथ बलिदान दिया था तब उनकी उम्र बहुत कम थी।
भारत की सभ्यता, संस्कृति, आस्था और धर्म के लिए उनका बलिदान अतुलनीय है: PM @narendramodi
कल दिल्ली में इंडिया गेट के पास नेताजी सुभाषचंद्र बोस की डिजिटल प्रतिमा भी स्थापित की गई है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
नेताजी से हमें सबसे बड़ी प्रेरणा मिलती है- कर्तव्य की, राष्ट्रप्रथम की।
नेताजी से प्रेरणा लेकर आपको देश के लिए अपने कर्तव्यपथ पर आगे बढ़ना है: PM @narendramodi
आज हमें गर्व होता है, जब हम देखते हैं कि भारत के युवा नए-नए इनोवेशन कर रहे हैं, देश को आगे बढ़ा रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
आज हमें गर्व होता है जब देखते हैं कि दुनिया की तमाम बड़ी कंपनियों के CEO युवा भारतीय हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
आज हमें गर्व होता है जब देखते हैं कि भारत के युवा स्टार्ट अप की दुनिया में अपना परचम फहरा रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
जिन क्षेत्रों में बेटियों को पहले इजाजत भी नहीं होती थी, बेटियाँ आज उनमें कमाल कर रही हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
यही तो वो नया भारत है, जो नया करने से पीछे नहीं रहता, हिम्मत और हौसला आज भारत की पहचान है: PM @narendramodi
भारत के बच्चों ने, अभी वैक्सीनेशन प्रोग्राम में भी अपनी आधुनिक और वैज्ञानिक सोच का परिचय दिया है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
3 जनवरी के बाद से सिर्फ 20 दिनों में ही चार करोड़ से ज्यादा बच्चों ने कोरोना वैक्सीन लगवाई है: PM @narendramodi
स्वच्छ भारत अभियान की सफलता का बहुत बड़ा श्रेय भी मैं भारत के बच्चों को देता हूं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
आप लोगों ने घर-घर में बाल सैनिक बनकर, अपने परिवार को स्वच्छता अभियान के लिए प्रेरित किया: PM @narendramodi
इसके बाद घर के लोगों से आग्रह करें कि भविष्य में जब वैसा ही कोई Product खरीदा जाए तो वो भारत में बना हो: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
जैसे आप स्वच्छता अभियान के लिए आगे आए, वैसे ही आप वोकल फॉर लोकल अभियान के लिए भी आगे आइए।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2022
आप घर में गितनी करें, लिस्ट बनाएं कि ऐसे कितने Products हैं, जो भारत में नहीं बने हैं, विदेशी हैं: PM @narendramodi
