1.#Opinion : Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 06:00. 3242./// 1.#PMINDIA: News Updates: PM speaks with President Putin: 28 Aug, 2023: Print News.///

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1.#Opinion : Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 06:00. 3242.///

1.#PMINDIA: News Updates: PM speaks with President Putin: 28 Aug, 2023: Print News.

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They discuss bilateral, regional and global issues

Russia to be represented by its Foreign Minister at the G20 Summit

PM conveys gratitude for Russia’s consistent support to India’s G20 Presidency

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E Mr. Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders reviewed progress on number of issues of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern, including the recently concluded BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.

President Putin conveyed his inability to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on 9-10 September 2023 and informed that Russia would be represented by Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov.

While expressing an understanding for Russia’s decision, PM thanked President Putin for Russia’s consistent support to all initiatives under India’s G20 Presidency.

The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.

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2.#PM’s address at the distribution of 51000+ appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Govt Departments: 28 Aug, 2023: Print News.

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PM’s address at the distribution of 51000+ appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Govt Departments

नमस्कार।

आजादी के इस अमृतकाल में, देश की आजादी के और देश के कोटि-कोटि जनों के अमृत-रक्षक बनने पर आप सबको बहुत-बहुत बधाई। मैंने आपको अमृत रक्षक इसलिए कहा क्योंकि आज जिन युवाओं को नियुक्ति पत्र मिल रहा है, वो देश की सेवा के साथ-साथ देश के नागरिकों की, देश की रक्षा भी करेंगे। इसलिए एक तरह से आप इस अमृतकाल के जन और अमृत-रक्षक भी हैं।

मेरे परिवारजनों,

इस बार रोजगार मेले का ये आयोजन एक ऐसे माहौल में हो रहा है, जब देश गर्व और आत्मविश्वास से भरा हुआ है। हमारा चंद्रयान और उसका रोवर प्रज्ञान, लगातार चंद्रमा से ऐतिहासिक तस्वीरें भेज रहा है। गर्व से भरे इस क्षण और ऐसे समय में आप अपने जीवन की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण यात्रा शुरू करने जा रहे हैं। मैं सभी सफल अभ्यर्थियों और उनके परिवारजनों को अनेक-अनेक शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।

साथियों,

सेना में आकर, सुरक्षाबलों के साथ जुड़कर, पुलिस सेवा में आकर, हर युवा, उसका का सपना होता है कि वो देश की रक्षा का प्रहरी बने। और इसलिए आप पर बहुत बड़ा दायित्व होता है। इसलिए आपकी जरूरतों के प्रति भी हमारी सरकार बहुत गंभीर रही है।

बीते कुछ वर्षों में अर्धसैनिक बलों की भर्ती प्रक्रिया में हमने कई बड़े बदलाव किए हैं। आवेदन से लेकर चयन तक की प्रक्रिया में तेजी लाई गई है। अर्धसैनिक बलों में भर्ती के लिए होने वाली परीक्षा अब 13 स्थानीय भाषाओं में भी कराई जा रही है। पहले ऐसी परीक्षा में सिर्फ हिंदी या अंग्रेजी चुनने का ही विकल्प होता था, अब मातृभाषा का मान बढ़ा है। इस बदलाव से लाखों युवाओं के लिए रोजगार पाने के रास्ते खुल गए हैं।

पिछले वर्ष भी छत्तीसगढ़ के नक्सल प्रभावित जिलों में सैकड़ों आदिवासी युवकों की नियुक्ति की गई थी। इन्हें नियमों में छूट देकर सुरक्षाबल में भर्ती पाने का अवसर दिया गया, ताकि विकास की मुख्यधारा से जुड़े रहें। इसी तरह बॉर्डर डिस्ट्रिक्ट और उग्रवाद प्रभावित जिलों के युवाओं के लिए कॉन्स्टेबल भर्ती परीक्षा में कोटा बढ़ाया गया है। सरकार के प्रयासों से अर्धसैनिक बलों को लगातार मजबूती मिल रही है।

साथियों,

देश का विकास सुनिश्चित करने में आपके दायित्व की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका है। सुरक्षा का वातावरण, कानून का राज, विकास की रफ्तार को तेज कर देता है। आप यूपी का उदाहरण ले सकते हैं। कभी यूपी विकास के मामले में बहुत पीछे था और अपराध के मामले में बहुत आगे। लेकिन अब कानून का राज स्थापित होने से यूपी, विकास की नई ऊंचाई छू रहा है। कभी गुंडों-माफिया की दहशत में रहने वाले उत्तर प्रदेश में आज भय मुक्त समाज की स्थापना हो रही है। कानून-व्यवस्था का ऐसा शासन लोगों में विश्वास पैदा करता है। और जब अपराध कम हुआ है, तो यूपी में निवेश भी बढ़ रहा है, investment आ रहा है। इसके उलट हम ये भी देखते हैं कि जिन राज्यों में अपराध चरम पर है, वहां निवेश भी उतना ही कम हो रहा है, रोजी-रोटी के सारे काम ठप पड़ जाते हैं।

मेरे परिवारजनों,

आजकल आप लगातार पढ़ते भी हैं और देखते भी हैं हैं कि भारत दुनिया की सबसे तेजी से बढ़ती हुई अर्थव्यवस्था है। भारत इस दशक में टॉप-3 अर्थव्यवस्था में शामिल हो जाएगा। और ये गारंटी जब मैं आपको देता हूं ना, बड़ी जिम्‍मेदारी के साथ मेरे देशवासी, मेरे परिवारजनों को ये मोदी गारंटी देता है। लेकिन जब आप ये पढ़ते हैं, तो एक सवाल आपके मन में जरूर आता होगा कि इसका देश के सामान्य नागरिक पर क्या असर होगा? और ये सवाल बहुत स्वभाविक भी है।

साथियों,

किसी भी अर्थव्यवस्था को आगे बढ़ने के लिए ये जरूरी है कि देश के हर सेक्टर का विकास हो। फूड सेक्‍टर से ले करके फार्मा तक, स्पेस से ले करके स्टार्टअप तक, जब हर सेक्टर आगे बढ़ेगा तो अर्थव्यवस्था भी आगे बढ़ेगी। आप फार्मा इंडस्ट्री का उदाहरण ले लीजिए। महामारी के समय भारत के फार्मा इंडस्ट्री की बहुत सराहना की गई। आज ये इंडस्ट्री 4 लाख करोड़ रुपए से ज्यादा की है। और कहा ये जा रहा है कि 2030 तक, भारत की फार्मा इंडस्ट्री करीब 10 लाख करोड़ रुपए की हो जाएगी। अब ये फार्मा इंडस्ट्री आगे बढ़ेगी तो इसका क्या मतलब हुआ? इसका मतलब ये हुआ कि इस दशक में फार्मा इंडस्ट्री को आज की तुलना में कई गुना ज्यादा युवाओं की जरूरत पड़ेगी। रोजगार के अनेक नए अवसर आएंगे।

साथियों,

आज देश में ऑटोमोबाइल और ऑटो कंपोनेंट्स, इस इंडस्ट्री में भी बहुत तेजी से बढ़त देखने को मिल रही है। फिलहाल ये दोनों इंडस्ट्री 12 लाख करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा की है। आने वाले वर्षों में इसके औऱ बढ़ने की उम्मीद है। इस ग्रोथ को संभालने के लिए ऑटोमोबाइल इंडस्ट्री को भी बहुत सारी संख्‍या में नए युवकों की जरूरत होगी, नए लोगों की जरूरत पड़ेगी, रोजगार के अनगिनत अवसर बनेंगे। आपने देखा होगा कि इन दिनों फूड प्रोसेसिंग इंडस्ट्री के महत्व की भी काफी चर्चा होती है। भारत का फूड प्रोसेसिंग मार्केट पिछले साल करीब-करीब 26 लाख करोड़ रुपए का था। अब अगले तीन साढ़े-तीन साल में, ये सेक्टर करीब 35 लाख करोड़ रुपए का हो जाएगा। यानी जितना विस्‍तार होगा उतने अधिक युवकों की जरूरत पड़ेगी, उतने नए रोजगार के मौके खुल जाएंगे।

साथियों,

भारत में आज इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर का तेजी से विकास हो रहा है। पिछले 9 साल में केंद्र सरकार ने 30 लाख करोड़ रुपए से ज्यादा इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर पर खर्च किए हैं। इससे देश भर में कनेक्टिविटी का विस्तार तो हो रहा है, इसने पर्यटन और हॉस्पिटैलिटी सेक्टर में नई संभावनाओं को जन्म दिया है। और नई संभावनाओं का सीधा मतलब है कि ज्यादा से ज्यादा रोजगार के मौके बनते जा रहे हैं।

साथियों,

2030 तक हमारी अर्थव्यवस्था में टूरिज्म सेक्टर का योगदान 20 लाख करोड़ रुपए से भी ज्यादा होने का अनुमान है। माना जा रहा है कि अकेले इस इंडस्ट्री से 13 से 14 करोड़ लोगों को नए रोजगार की संभावना बनने वाली है। इन सारे उदाहरणों से आप समझ सकते हैं कि भारत का विकास सिर्फ नंबर की रेस नहीं है। इस विकास का भारत के हर नागरिक के जीवन पर प्रभाव पड़ेगा। इसका मतलब है कि बड़ी संख्या में रोजगार के अवसर तैयार हो रहे हैं। और इससे आय में बढ़ोतरी और क्वालिटी ऑफ लाइफ सुनिश्चित हो रही है। हम परिवार में भी देखते हैं ना अगर हम किसान हैं, अच्‍छी फसल हुई-ज्‍यादा फसल हुई, अच्‍छे दाम मिले तो घर के अंदर कैसे रौनक आ जाती है। कपड़े नए आते हैं, बाहर जाने का मन करता है, नई चीजें खरीदने का मन करता है। घर की अगर आय बढ़ी तो घर के लोगों के जीवन में भी बदलाव आता है। जैसे परिवार में है ना, देश में भी वैसा ही है। जैसे देश की आय बढ़ती है, देश की ताकत बढ़ती है, देश में संपत्ति बढ़ती है तो देश के नागरिकों का जीवन संपन्न बनना शुरू हो जाता है।

साथियों,

पिछले 9 वर्षों के हमारे प्रयासों से परिवर्तन का एक औऱ नया दौर दिखने लगा है। पिछले साल भारत ने रिकॉर्ड एक्सपोर्ट किया। ये संकेत है कि दुनियाभर के बाजारों में भारतीय सामानों की डिमांड लगातार बढ़ रही है। इसका मतलब है कि हमारा प्रोडक्शन भी बढ़ा है, और प्रोडक्शन के लिए जो नए नौजवान लगे उसके कारण रोजगार भी बढ़ा है और स्वाभाविक है इसके कारण परिवार की आय भी बढ़ रही है। आज भारत दुनिया का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा मोबाइल फोन निर्माता देश है। देश में मोबाइल फोन की डिमांड भी लगातार बढ़ रही है। सरकार के प्रयासों ने मोबाइल मैन्युफैक्चरिंग को भी कई गुना बढ़ा दिया है। अब देश, मोबाइल से आगे बढ़कर दूसरे इलेक्‍ट्रॉनिक गैजेट्स पर भी फोकस कर रहा है।

IT hardware production के क्षेत्र में, हम वैसी ही सफलता दोहराने वाले हैं, जैसी मोबाइल के क्षेत्र में हासिल की है। वो दिन दूर नहीं होगा जब मोबाइल की तरह ही भारत में बने एक से बढ़कर एक लैपटॉप, टैबलेट और पर्सनल कंप्यूटर दुनिया में हमारी शान बढ़ाएंगे। वोकल फॉर लोकल के मंत्र पर चलते हुए भारत सरकार भी मेड इन इंडिया लैपटॉप, कंप्यूटर जैसे अनेक प्रॉडक्ट्स खरीदने पर जोर दे रही है। इससे मैन्युफैक्चरिंग भी बढ़ी है और युवाओं के लिए रोजगार के नए मौके भी बन रहे हैं। इसलिए मैं फिर कहूंगा, अर्थव्यवस्था के इस पूरे चक्र को संभालने की, इसे सुरक्षा देने की बहुत बड़ी जिम्मेदारी आप सभी जब ये सुर‍क्षाकर्मी के रूप में आपका जीवन आरंभ हो रहा है, आपका कार्य आरंभ हो रहा है तो कितनी जिम्‍मेदारी आपके सिर पर है इसका आप भली भांति अंदाज लगा सकते हैं।

मेरे परिवारजनों,

9 साल पहले आज के ही दिन प्रधानमंत्री जनधन योजना लॉन्च की गई थी। इस योजना ने गांव और गरीब के आर्थिक सशक्तिकरण के साथ ही रोजगार निर्माण में भी बहुत बड़ी भूमिका निभाई है। 9 साल पहले देश में बहुत बड़ी संख्या में लोगों के पास बैंक खाता ही नहीं था, बेचारों ने बैंक का दरवाजा नहीं देखा था। लेकिन जनधन योजना के कारण बीते 9 वर्षों में 50 करोड़ से ज्यादा नए बैंक खाते खुल चुके हैं। इस योजना से गांव-गरीब तक सरकारी लाभ सीधे पहुंचाने में तो मदद मिली ही है औऱ साथ ही महिलाओं, दलितों, पिछड़ों, आदिवासियों के रोजगार और स्वरोजगार को इससे बहुत बल मिला है।

जब गांव-गांव में बैंक खाते खुले तो इसके लिए बैंकिंग कॉरेसपोंडेंट्स के रूप में, बैंक मित्र के रूप में लाखों युवाओं को अवसर मिले। बैंक मित्र हो, बैंक सखी हो, इसके रूप में हमारे हजारों बेटे-बेटियों को रोजगार मिला। आज 21 लाख से अधिक युवा साथी बैंकिंग कॉरेस्पोंडेंट या तो कहें बैंक मित्र या बैंक सखी के रूप में गांव-गांव में सेवाएं दे रहे हैं। बड़ी संख्या में डिजिटल सखियां महिलाओं और बुज़ुर्गों को बैंकिंग सेवा से जोड़ रही हैं।

इसी प्रकार जनधन योजना ने रोजगार और स्वरोजगार के एक और बड़े अभियान, मुद्रा योजना को बल दिया। इससे महिलाओं सहित उन वर्गों को छोटे-छोटे बिजनेस के लिए लोन लेना आसान हुआ, जो कभी इसके बारे में सोच भी नहीं सकते थे। इन लोगों के पास बैंको को देने के लिए कोई गारंटी नहीं होती थी। ऐसे में सरकार ने खुद उनकी गारंटी ली। मुद्रा योजना से अभी तक 24 लाख करोड़ रुपए से अधिक के लोन दिए जा चुके हैं। इसमें करीब 8 करोड़ साथी ऐसे हैं, जिन्होंने पहली बार कोई बिजनेस शुरू किया है, अपना काम शुरू किया है। पीएम स्वनिधि योजना के तहत करीब-करीब 43 लाख स्ट्रीट वेंडर्स को, रेहड़ी-पटरी वाले जो लोग होते हैं ना हमारे, पहली बार बैंकों से बिना गारंटी का ऋण स्वीकृत हुआ है। मुद्रा और स्वनिधि के लाभार्थियों में बड़ी संख्या में महिलाएं, दलित, पिछड़े और मेरे आदिवासी युवा हैं।

जनधन खातों ने गांवों में महिला सेल्फ हेल्प ग्रुप्स को मजबूत बनाने में भी बहुत मदद की है। आजकल तो मैं गांव में जाता हूं जब महिला सेल्‍फ हेल्‍प ग्रुप की बहनों को मिलता हूं तो कई तो उसमें से आकर कहती हैं मैं तो लखपति दीदी हूं, ये सब इसी से संभव हुआ है। सरकार जो आर्थिक मदद करती है, वो महिला सेल्फ हेल्प ग्रुप से जुड़ी महिलाओं के बैंक खातों में अब सीधे जमा होता है। जनधन योजना ने देश में सामाजिक और आर्थिक परिवर्तन को गति देने में जो भूमिका निभाई है, वो वाकई हमारी बड़ी-बड़ी यूनिवर्सिटीज के लिए अध्ययन का विषय है।

साथियों,

अब तक रोजगार मेले के अनेक आयोजनों में लाखों युवाओं को मैं संबोधित कर चुका हूं। उन युवाओं को पब्लिक सर्विस या अन्य क्षेत्रों में रोजगार मिला है। Goverment और Governance में बदलाव लाने के मिशन में आप सभी युवा मेरी सबसे बड़ी ताकत हैं। आप सभी उस पीढ़ी से आते हैं जहां सब कुछ बस एक क्लिक पर मिल जाता है। इसलिए, आप समझ सकते हैं कि लोग हर सर्विस की तेज डिलीवरी चाहते हैं। आप अच्छी तरह जानते हैं कि आज की पीढ़ी समस्याओं का टुकड़ों में समाधान नहीं चाहती है, उन्हें स्थायी समाधान चाहिए। इसलिए, public servants होने के नाते आपको ऐसे फैसले लेने होंगे, ऐसी जिम्मेदारियां निभानी होंगी, हर पल ऐसे तैयार रहना होगा, जो लंबे समय तक लोगों के लिए फायदेमंद हो।

आप जिस पीढ़ी से संबंध रखते हैं, वो कुछ हासिल करने का इरादा रखती है। ये पीढ़ी किसी का फेवर नहीं चाहती, वो बस ये चाहती है कि कोई उनके रास्ते का रोड़ा ना बने। इसलिए, public servants के तौर पर आपके लिए ये समझना बहुत आवश्यक है कि सरकार जनता की आकांक्षाओं को पूरा करने के लिए, हमेशा जनता की सेवा के लिए है। आप ये समझते हुए काम करेंगे तो कानून व्यवस्था को बनाए रखने में भी आपको बहुत मदद मिलेगी।

साथियों,

अर्धसैनिक बलों में अपनी महत्वपूर्ण जिम्मेदारी को पूरा करने के साथ-साथ आप सीखते रहने की प्रवृत्ति को भी बनाए रखें। आप जैसे कर्मयोगियों के लिए IGOT कर्मयोगी पोर्टल पर 600 से ज्यादा अलग-अलग कोर्सेज उपलब्ध हैं। सर्टिफिकेट कोर्सेज हैं। 20 लाख से ज्यादा सरकारी कर्मचारियों ने इस पोर्टल पर रजिस्ट्रेशन कराया है। वो ऑनलाइन पढ़ाई कर रहे हैं, परीक्षाएं दे रहे हैं।

मेरा आग्रह है कि आप सब भी इस पोर्टल से पहले दिन से ही जुड़ जाएं और पहले दिन से तय कीजिए मैं ज्‍यादा से ज्‍यादा कोशिश करूं, ज्‍यादा से ज्‍यादा सर्टिफिकेट कोर्स करूं, ज्‍यादा से ज्‍यादा सर्टिफिकेट प्राप्‍त करूं। और आप देखिए, जो सीखेंगे, जानेंगे, समझेंगे वो सिर्फ एग्जाम के लिए नहीं है। आपके जीवन में उत्तम से उत्तम ड्यूटी करने के लिए है। एक श्रेष्ठ अवसर बनने का सामर्थ्‍य उसमें पड़ा हुआ हैा

साथियो,

आपका क्षेत्र यूनिफॉर्म की दुनिया का है, मैं आप सबसे आग्रह करूंगा फिजिकल फिटनेस में जरा भी compromise कीजिए। क्योंकि आपका काम समय के बंधनों में बंधा हुआ नहीं होता। मौसम की हर मार आपको झेलनी पड़ती है। फिजिकल फिटनेस ये आपके विभाग में काम करने वालों के लिए बहुत जरूरी है। फिजिकल फिटनेस से ही आधा काम तो यूं ही हो जाता है। अगर ढंग से आप खड़े हैं तो कानून व्‍यवस्‍था संभालने में कुछ करना नहीं पड़ता है, खड़ा रहना ही काफी हो जाता है।

दूसरा मेरा मत है आपकी ड्यूटी में तनावपूर्ण पल बहुत बार आते हैं, छोटी-छोटी बात पर तनाव आ जाता है। योगा, ये आपके जीवन में नित्य प्रैक्टिस होनी चाहिए। आप देखेंगे संतुलित मन आपके कार्य के लिए बहुत बड़ी ताकत देगा। योगा- ये सिर्फ फिजिकल एक्सरसाइज नहीं है, स्वस्थ मन के लिए, संतुलित मन के लिए और आप जैसे लोगों की ड्यूटी में तनाव से मुक्त रहने के लिए ये जीवन का हिस्सा होना बहुत जरूरी है।

साथियो,

देश 2047 में जब आजादी के 100 साल मनाएगा, तब आप सरकार में बहुत उच्‍च पद पर पहुंचे होंगे। ये 25 साल देश के और ये 25 साल आपकी जिंदगी के कितना अद्भुत संयोग है, अब मौका आपको नहीं गंवाना है। अपनी पूरी शक्ति, सामर्थ्‍य, जितना उसका विकास कर सकते हैं करिए, जितना ज्‍यादा समर्पण कर सकते हैं करिए। जितना ज्‍यादा जन सामान्‍य के जीवन के लिए अपने जीवन को खपा दें, आप देखिए जीवन में अद्भुत संतोष मिलेगा, एक अद्भुत आनंद मिलेगा। और आपके व्‍यक्तिगत जीवन की सफलता आपको संतोष देगी।

मेरी आपको बहुत शुभकामनाएं हैं, आपके परिवारजनों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई है। बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।

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Speaking at the Rashtriya Rozgar Mela. Congratulations to the newly inducted personnel who would be serving in the various Forces. https://t.co/aGAkXeRmCQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023

इस बार रोजगार मेले का ये आयोजन एक ऐसे माहौल में हो रहा है, जब देश गर्व और आत्मविश्वास से भरा हुआ है। pic.twitter.com/DjjMkwvTeD

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 28, 2023

बीते कुछ वर्षों में अर्धसैनिक बलों की भर्ती प्रक्रिया में हमने कई बड़े बदलाव किए हैं। pic.twitter.com/0blzFScNCF

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 28, 2023

किसी भी अर्थव्यवस्था को आगे बढ़ने के लिए ये जरूरी है कि देश के हर सेक्टर का विकास हो। pic.twitter.com/YJUp21KPPN

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 28, 2023

पिछले 9 वर्षों के हमारे प्रयासों से परिवर्तन का एक और नया दौर दिखने लगा है। pic.twitter.com/lEizIthmDo

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 28, 2023

प्रधानमंत्री जनधन योजना ने गांव और गरीब के आर्थिक सशक्तिकरण के साथ ही रोजगार निर्माण में भी बहुत बड़ी भूमिका निभाई है। pic.twitter.com/OG6ddGgjxv

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 28, 2023

PM condoles the demise of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib

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3.#The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib.

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In series of X posts, the Prime Minister said;

“Saddened by the passing away of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, Former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. He will be remembered for his rich knowledge and efforts to serve humanity in line with the vision of the Guru Sahibs. Condolences to his family and admirers.”

Saddened by the passing away of Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji, Former Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. He will be remembered for his rich knowledge and efforts to serve humanity in line with the vision of the Guru Sahibs. Condolences to his family and admirers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਹੈੱਡ ਗ੍ਰੰਥੀ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਜਗਤਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਚਲਾਣੇ ਤੇ ਦੁਖੀ ਹਾਂ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਓਹਨਾ ਦੇ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸੀਖ਼ਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਯਤਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਯਾਦ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ੰਸਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਹਮਦਰਦੀ।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023

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4.#PM distributes more than 51,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela:28 Aug, 2023: Print News.

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VIDEO:PM Modi distributes 51000+ appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Govt departments

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“You are ‘Amrit Rakshak’ of this ‘Amrit Kaal’”

“In the last few years, we have made many major changes in the recruitment process of paramilitary forces”

“A secure environment by the rule of law expedites the pace of development”

“In the last 9 years a new phase of change can bee seen”

“Jan Dhan Yojana, launched on this day 9 years ago has played a big role in economic empowerment of Gaanv aur Gareeb”

“The role that Jan Dhan Yojana has played in accelerating social and economic change in the country is indeed a matter of study”

“All of you youth are my biggest strength in the mission of bringing change in Government and Governance”

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits via video conferencing. The Rozgar Mela was held at 45 locations across the country. Through this Rozgar Mela event, Ministry of Home Affairs is recruiting personnel in various central armed police forces (CAPFs) such as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Narcotics control Bureau (NCB) as well as Delhi Police. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will be joining the various positions such as Constable (General Duty), Sub-Inspector (General Duty) and Non–General Duty Cadre Posts in various organisations under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Addressing on the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated the new appointees for their selection as ‘Amrit Rakshak’ during the Amrit Kaal. He Called them ‘Amrit Rakshak’ as the new appointees will not only serve the country but will also protect the country and the countrymen. “You are ‘Amrit Rakshak’ of this ‘Amrit Kaal’”, the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister underlined that this edition of Rozgar Mela is taking place at a time when the nation is filled with pride and confidence. He said that Chandrayaan 3 and the Pragyan Rover are constantly transmitting the latest images of the Moon. In this prestigious moment, the Prime Minister said that the new recruits are beginning the most important journey of their lifetime and conveyed his best wishes to all the new appointees and their families.

The Prime Minister emphasized the responsibility that comes with the selection in Defence or security and police forces and said that the Government has been very serious about the needs of the forces. He mentioned major changes in the recruitment of paramilitary forces. Process of recruitment got speeded up from application to final selection, examinations are being conducted in 13 local languages in places of English or Hindi as was the case earlier. He mentioned recruitment of hundreds of tribal youth in Naxal affected areas of Chhattisgarh by relaxing norms. He also informed about the special quota for the youth from the border area and extremism affected areas.

Highlighting the responsibilities of the new recruits in ensuring the development of the nation, the Prime Minister said that a secure environment by the rule of law expedites the pace of development. Giving the example of Uttar Pradesh, the Prime Minister mentioned that the state once lagged behind in development and was also one of the leading states in terms of crime. He further added that with the introduction of rule of law in Uttar Pradesh, the state is now able to scale new heights of development and a new society free from fear is being established. “Such an arrangement of law and order reaffirms the belief in the people”, he added. He noted that the investments in the state is on the rise with a decline in crime rate and also pointed out that those states that have a high crime rate are witnessing very low investment and all employment opportunities come to a standstill.

The Prime Minister recalled the launch of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna on this day 9 years ago. “This scheme has played a big role in creating employment along with economic empowerment of the villages and the poor (Gaanv aur Gareeb)”, the Prime Minister said. He informed that under the scheme, during the last 9 years, more than 50 crore bank accounts have been opened. This scheme has helped in taking the benefits to the poor and deprived directly as well as it has helped in employment and self employmṣent of tribal, women, Dalits and other deprived segments. Many youth got jobs as banking correspondents, Bank Mitras. More than 21 lakh youth are engaged as Bank Mitras or Bank Sakhis, PM Modi informed. Jan Dhan Yojana, also reinforced Mudra Yojana, he said. He informed that more than 24 lakh crore rupees worth collateral-free loans have been disbursed so far under Mudra Yojana. Among the beneficiaries, there are 8 crore first time entrepreneurs. Under PM Svanidhi, about 45 lakh street vendors were approved collateral-free loans for the first time. There are a great number of women, dalits, backward and tribal youth among the beneficiaries of these schemes. Jan Dhan accounts, the Prime Minister continued, have strengthened women Self Help Groups in the villages. “The role that Jan Dhan Yojana has played in accelerating social and economic change in the country is indeed a matter of study”, he added.

The Prime Minister mentioned addressing lakhs of youths in many Rozgar Melas and said that they got employment in public service or other sectors. “All of you youth are my biggest strength in the mission of bringing change in Government and Governance”, the Prime Minister remarked. Noting that the youth of today come from a generation where everything is just a click away, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of fast delivery and said that today's generation is looking for permanent solutions to problems and not fragmented ones. He underlined that as public servants, the new recruits will have to take decisions which are beneficial for the people in the long run. “The generation you belong to is determined to achieve something. This generation does not want anyone's favor, it just wants that no one should become an obstacle in their way”, the Prime Minister said as he underlined the importance of fulfilling the aspirations of the people as public servants. He added that will get a lot of help in maintaining law and order if they work with this understanding

Concluding the address, the Prime Minister stressed on maintaining the attitude of learning as paramilitary forces and highlighted the 600 plus courses available on the IGOT Karmayogi portal. “More than 20 lakh government employees have registered on this portal. I urge that all of you must also join this portal and take advantage of it”, the Prime Minister said. In the end, the Prime Minister stressed the need for physical fitness and inclusion of yoga as a daily practice in the life of the new recruits.

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Strengthening of CAPFs as well as Delhi Police will help these forces to play their multidimensional role more effectively like aiding in internal security, counter terrorism, combating insurgency, anti-left-wing extremism and protecting the borders of the nation.

The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development.

The newly inducted appointees are also getting an opportunity to train themselves through Karmayogi Prarambh, an online module on iGOT Karmayogi portal, where more than 673 e-learning courses have been made available for ‘anywhere any device’ learning format.

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Speaking at the Rashtriya Rozgar Mela. Congratulations to the newly inducted personnel who would be serving in the various Forces. https://t.co/aGAkXeRmCQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 28, 2023

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4.#BT Exclusive: ‘This G20 Reflects the Voice of the Global South,’ says PM:27 Aug, 2023: Print News.

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#PM Modi's : Business Today interview Exclusive

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India’s G20 presidency is a watershed moment, with the country helping shape a number of global issues. Among them are the reform of multilateral development banks, the inclusion of the African Union and the focus on climate action. As the central figure taking forward the G20 this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully ensured that India plays a pivotal role in addressing the concerns of the Global South.

In an exclusive, over 40-minute-long interaction with Business Today at his sprawling, tastefully done up office in 7, Lok Kalyan Marg just days before the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Modi—dressed immaculately and looking very relaxed—speaks passionately about the opportunity India has to help address areas of global concern, how the country’s digital public infrastructure has become the toast of the world, India as a potential manufacturing hub, and much more.

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Q: India’s presidency of the G20 comes at a time when international agencies are bullish about the growth potential of the Indian economy. In your view how will the G20 summit help bolster India’s image as an emerging economic power and as a credible voice at global economic platforms?

A: I don’t think the image of a country and its branding can be bolstered through a summit. The financial world works on hard facts. It works on performance and not perception.

Whether it is the way India fought the Covid-19 pandemic and helped other countries to do so, or the way we managed our economy to make it the fastest growing, or the way our financial and banking systems have been going from strength to strength, today, the world is aware of India’s trajectory. So, to see a summit through the prism of image building undermines the India growth story.

The G20 summit should be seen in a global context. During and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has gone through a lot of turbulence and naturally, the G20 group of countries has also felt concerned.

The G20 countries also felt that just talking about billions and trillions doesn’t create impact and there should be focus on human-centric development.

My experience is that discussions have been going on these lines during our G20 presidency. In so many meetings and discussions, we have seen a shift from old positions, giving way to new perspectives.

Developed countries and developing countries will come together for the first time and find solutions to global problems. We have laid the foundation for inclusivity by inviting the African Union.

The extent of participation in our G20 presidency has been unprecedented and the openness of participants has been unparalleled. I am confident that this will lead to success, enabled by the contributions of all countries.

India and India’s G20 will act as a catalytic agent for the new global order.

Q: Your government has invested a lot of energy in shaping India’s G20 presidency. What are the key outcomes you hope to achieve at the end of India’s presidency?

A: I am thankful to you for seeing India’s efforts. Today, in the absence of reforms, multilateral institutions are losing credibility and trust all around the world. On the other hand, many smaller groups are emerging.

The world is looking at how G20 is shaping up to fill the vacuum existing today in terms of multilateral institutions. The world is looking at G20 to emerge as a driving force in the world and help shape policies which shape the future of humanity. The G20 group is being looked at as a ray of hope by the world and the ground for this is being laid during India’s presidency of G20. The work that has happened and the outcomes expected are all futuristic.

This G20 is reflecting the voice and concerns of the Global South. This G20 is giving momentum to women-led development. When technology is going to play a big role in the future, this G20 is taking huge leaps in the fields of AI and DPI [digital public infrastructure].

India’s G20 presidency will contribute towards One Earth in the form of path-breaking green initiatives.

India’s G20 presidency will contribute towards One Family in the form of historic efforts aimed at inclusive and holistic growth.

India’s G20 presidency will contribute towards One Future by reflecting the voice and concerns of the Global South as well as taking huge leaps in co-operation in the field of technology in the form of AI and DPI.

“ This G20 is reflecting the voice and concerns of the Global South. This G20 is giving momentum to women-led development. When technology is going to play a big role in the future, this G20 is taking huge leaps in the fields of AI and DPI [digital public infrastructure].”

Q: With extreme weather events and the need to fight climate change turning into an urgent global issue, what is the progress you are hoping to achieve in the G20?

A: Humans have to accept that we are at the root of this problem. Yes, there are some nuances—there are those who are more responsible for the current situation than others. But we need to accept the reality of human impact on the planet. The day we accept it fully, the issue will not appear as a challenge or a problem. We will automatically look at solutions, be it through technology, be it through lifestyle, etc.

Today, there is a restrictive attitude in the world surrounding this issue. There is talk of limitations and there is an environment of criticism on climate actions. Hence there is friction among the countries regarding climate action. If all energy is spent on focussing only on what not to do rather than on what needs to be done, such an approach cannot lead to action.

Further, a divided world cannot fight a common challenge. That is why our approach during our G20 presidency and otherwise has been on unifying the world on this issue for what can be done.

The poor and the planet, both need to be helped. India is moving ahead on this with not only a positive attitude but also a mindset of driving solutions. Our initiative of ‘One World, One Sun, One Grid’ was a similar positive initiative.

There is a need to be action-oriented in thinking. If there is no transfer of technology, how can poor countries work on climate change mitigation? If there is inadequate climate finance, can poor countries work on climate change mitigation?

Our presidency prioritises resource mobilisation for climate finance, tailoring support for transitions to individual country needs. Acknowledging the need for innovative green technologies, we emphasise financial solutions, policies, and incentives to spur private investment in the development and deployment of low-carbon solutions.

Under its G20 presidency, India advocates for a diverse global policy palette on transition, allowing countries to select from various pricing and non-pricing strategies, from carbon taxes to green technology standards, based on their unique situations.

Further, India’s experience has been that true transformation only comes from mass movements, from people’s participation. Our Mission LiFE seeks to make the fight against climate change a mass movement by focussing on lifestyle transformation. When every individual knows that they can make a direct difference to the welfare of the planet, results will be much more broad-based.

“ Our presidency prioritises resource mobilisation for climate finance, tailoring support for transitions to individual country needs. ”

Q: There are also other important financial issues that are a part of India’s G20 agenda, including debt restructuring for countries facing high levels of sovereign debt. What has been the progress on these and how hopeful are you of a consensus on these issues during India’s presidency?

A: Financial discipline is very important for all countries. It is the duty of each country to guard itself from financial indiscipline but at the same time there are forces that have sought to take undue advantage by catalysing debt crises. These forces have capitalised on the helplessness of other countries and led them into debt traps.

The G20 has prioritised addressing debt vulnerabilities in low- and middle-income countries since 2021. Achieving the 2030 SDG agenda depends on these countries’ progress, yet debt servicing hinders their efforts, limiting fiscal space for SDG investments.

In 2023, under India’s presidency, the G20 gave a significant boost to debt restructuring through the Common Framework. Before India’s lead, only Chad underwent debt restructuring under this framework. With India’s focus, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Ghana have made notable advancements. India played a pivotal role, being a key creditor.

Outside the Common Framework, G20 forums facilitated debt restructuring coordination for Sri Lanka, with a committee co-chaired by India, Japan, and France.

The Indian presidency also saw the inception of the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable, co-chaired by the IMF, World Bank, and G20 presidency. The Roundtable aims to strengthen communication and foster a common understanding among key stakeholders, both within and outside the Common Framework, for facilitating effective debt treatments.

Q: There has been talk of a global framework for regulation of cryptocurrencies. What has been the progress on this?

A: The rapid pace of change of technology is a reality—there is no point in ignoring it or wishing it away. Instead, the focus should be on adoption, democratisation and a unified approach. At the same time, the rules, regulations and framework around it should not belong to one country or a group of countries.

So not only crypto, but all emerging technologies need a global framework and regulations.

A global consensus-based model is needed, especially one which considers the concerns of the Global South. We can learn from the field of aviation. Be it air traffic control or air security, there are common global rules and regulations governing the sector.

In the past nine months, vast efforts and energy have been channelled into debt and crypto agendas. India’s G20 presidency expanded the crypto conversation beyond financial stability to consider its broader macroeconomic implications, especially for emerging markets and developing economies. The G20 reached a consensus on these matters, guiding standard-setting bodies accordingly. Our presidency also hosted enriching seminars and discussions, deepening insights into crypto assets.

We haven’t stopped at ideating on how we should move ahead. We have also come up with tangible details on the way ahead and how quickly we need to move. So, our road map is detailed and action-oriented.

“ The G20 group is being looked at as a ray of hope by the world and the ground for this is being laid during India’s presidency of G20 ”

Q: India has taken up the important agenda of reforming the multilateral development bank (MDB) structure. Previous efforts have not had much impact. To what extent are you hoping that India’s presidency will take this key agenda forward?

A: On the MDB agenda, the efforts in the G20, till recently, have been primarily focussed on how their balance sheets can be optimised so that they can use their existing resources most effectively.

However, since the pandemic, there has been a realisation that MDBs need to integrate global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, etc., within their core development mandate. This would need a reform in the existing frameworks of functions of MDBs and expansion of their existing financial resources. This is a felt need across the entire Global South.

During our presidency we have been able to effectively steer this issue. Unlike earlier, the call for reforms of the MDBs are now coming from the shareholders of the MDBs themselves and this has ensured that there is a lot more traction around the Indian presidency’s MDB agenda. Shareholders of the MDBs now realise the importance of the issue.

The presidency established the G20 Independent Expert Group on Strengthening MDBs. The Group comprises some of the best global minds on international financial architecture. The Group has submitted Volume 1 of its report, and Volume 2 will be presented in October.

The recommendations of the expert group largely echo India’s thoughts on enhancing the financial strength of MDBs, increasing the lending levels to meet the core mandates of eliminating poverty and fostering shared prosperity along with addressing emerging global challenges. Through this report and dialogues to build consensus, India has effectively embedded the priorities of the Global South in the larger global conversation on MDB reforms.

“ The poor and the planet, both need to be helped. India is moving ahead on this with not only a positive attitude but also a mindset of driving solutions ”

Q: India’s digital public infrastructure of the India Stack and services such as Aadhaar, UPI, Co-WIN and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana have been immensely successful in providing services directly to beneficiaries. How far has India been able to showcase these as a viable model for development at the G20 and help other countries use these successfully?

A: Inclusive growth is the first requirement for social justice and inclusive growth needs last mile delivery. India has shown that technology can be a big enabler of ensuring last mile delivery. Technology has helped India achieve targeted welfare delivery.

Our use of technology has been aimed at inclusive growth and formalisation. The use of technology in Aspirational districts has led to significant improvement in various indicators. It has not only led to improved formalisation but also availability of affordable credit and other facilities for the poor.

Today, there is global acknowledgement of India’s success in promoting and using digital public infrastructure towards socio-economic development of our people. The fact that 46 per cent of global digital payments transactions are now in India is one shining example of the success of our policies. The world today sees India as the incubator of innovation.

Not only have global experts appreciated India’s use of digital public infrastructure, but I also sense a lot of interest in them during my meetings with world leaders.

India’s digital public infrastructure has a diverse stack of products which find utility in both the Global South and the developed world. Many countries are interested in learning from our experience, and we have successfully initiated co-operation with at least a dozen countries.

We are working with G20 countries to accelerate global development by leveraging technology, particularly promoting the concept of digital public goods through a common approach to digital public infrastructure. And this has been deeply appreciated by the G20 membership at large.

We are confident that the growing popularity of India’s digital public infrastructure will go a long way in accelerating global financial inclusion and ease of living.

“ Building on our success and recognising the importance of start-ups globally, India, during its G20 leadership, made a significant move by establishing the Startup20 Engagement Group. This is the first of its kind initiative under the G20 ”

Q: There has been discussion around using the G20 platform for helping build a global start-up ecosystem. How does your government hope to move forward in this regard?

A: If we look at history, there had been an era of incremental growth for quite some time. But today, things have changed. From an era of incremental change, we have gone to the era of disruptive innovations. The magnitude of change that was seen in 100 years earlier, happens in just 10 years now! This means that the governments and society have to be ready to catch up with the rapid changes.

If we look at India’s experience, we not only understood the potential of start-ups, but also provided them with a launch pad.

We engaged the youth with multiple opportunities. We started Atal Innovation Mission and Atal Tinkering Labs. Today, there are 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in which 75 lakh students have worked on lakhs of innovation projects. We have set up incubation centres and held a large number of hackathons. We have also held hackathons in partnership with various countries. This led to the development of a mindset of ‘problem solving’.

All these interventions have led to the exponential emergence of start-ups and these start-ups are bringing about disruptive change.

Today, India has around a hundred thousand start-ups and 100 unicorns. A lot of experts see India as the hub of start-ups. When this is our basic governance philosophy, it is natural that we want to take this momentum globally.

Building on our success and recognising the importance of start-ups globally, India, during its G20 leadership, made a significant move by establishing the Startup20 Engagement Group. This is the first of its kind initiative under the G20. This grouping is acting as the voice of the global start-up ecosystem bringing together varied stakeholders on a common platform.

It aspires to create a global narrative for supporting start-ups and enabling synergies between start-ups, corporates, investors, innovation agencies and other key ecosystem stakeholders.

We are positive that they will be able to take concrete steps in areas like capacity building, identification of funding gaps, enhancement of employment opportunities, achievement of SDG targets, and growth of an inclusive ecosystem.

The meetings of this new Engagement Group have generated enormous interest and we hope that this will establish itself as a key pillar of the G20 process.

“ India has shown that technology can be a big enabler of ensuring last mile delivery. Technology has helped India achieve targeted welfare delivery ”

Q: The IMF has said India is the fastest growing economy in the world with an expected growth of 6.1 per cent this fiscal. Do you expect the economy to do better than anticipated this fiscal given that most macroeconomic indicators remain robust and point towards revived demand?

A: The experience of the last few years suggests that India has performed better than predicted. This is our track record.

Today, we are growing faster than most countries and our people deserve credit for it. Now, when we aspire to grow even faster, our people have a big responsibility. Our national character will play a big role as we take the next leap of growth. Just like the Swadeshi Andolan gave great strength to our freedom movement, today’s mass movements will power the next wave of growth.

This will happen through the mantras of Vocal for Local, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Zero Defect & Zero Effect in manufacturing, Zero Import, Maximum Export in Agriculture, and Self-Sufficiency in energy needs.

As our citizens are putting these principles into action, we are also moving closer to our goals. Global manufacturers are coming to India and an era of unprecedented job creation is unfolding. And when I say Vocal for Local, for me, anything which is made in India with the sweat and toil of Indians is local.

Around 10 years back, India was being counted among the Fragile 5 countries. India was seen as a country which was not living up to its full potential.

In 10 years, India has moved from the 10th largest economy of the world to 5th largest economy of the world. In 10 years, India is now seen as a country with immense potential which is backed by impressive performance.

The government’s infrastructure push in the recent years is also helping crowd in private capex. Gross fixed capital formation in India as percentage of GDP is at 34 per cent, highest since 2013-14. Credit growth in 2022-23 surged to almost 15 per cent, the strongest in almost a decade. These indicators point to the beginning of a new private capex cycle.

Domestic consumption, both rural and urban, remain strong. Inflation is on a downward path, forex flows have been strong in the current year. With every indicator looking up, growth is bound to be strong. In the last nine years, FDI inflows have doubled, forex reserves have doubled, central government capex has increased more than five times, bank balance sheets have been repaired and they are profit making.

I am quite positive that India’s economy will continue performing well and deliver unprecedented opportunities and prosperity for our people.

“ If we do not include developing countries, how can we realise Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam? How can there be One Earth, One Family, One Future? ”

Q: With companies like Apple and Tesla showing interest in developing manufacturing centres in India, to what extent in your view has the country made progress in turning into a viable alternative global production hub to China? How do you assess the execution of the Make in India programme and what more do you think needs to be done for India to benefit from the China+1 pivot in global supply chains?

A: I am surprised by your question. If someone is exercising to improve his own health, should it be seen as his preparation to fight someone else?

We have one of the youngest and most talented youth in the world. Should they not have the freedom to dream of progress? If India has such a big market, should it not dream of also becoming a manufacturing power? I want my fellow citizens to have access to facilities as good as those of developed countries. The world is today recognising India’s strength. They are coming here because it is good for their company, their product and their profits.

The efforts we are making since 2014 should have been made 40-45 years ago. At that time, the country knew which were the right things to do, but the decision makers took the wrong decisions.

We have been focussing on increasing manufacturing and improving ease of doing business since 2014. Through focus on world class infrastructure, skill development of our workforce, supportive policies and attractive fiscal incentives, we are transforming our manufacturing sector.

The growth of Apple’s manufacturing footprint in India, the decision of Micron to set up semiconductor assembly in India, all show the increasing attractiveness of India as a manufacturing destination.

Building up scale and volume is critical to being able to turn India to a competitive alternative global production hub. That is where attracting investments and creation of manufacturing capacities is essential for the development of the supply chain. Our PLI schemes are designed to incentivise companies to increase their manufacturing capacities and local value addition year on year.

Q: Geopolitical headwinds, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war make the task of forging global consensus complicated. During India’s presidency how do you hope to deal with issues on which finding global consensus has proven difficult? We are seeing different countries try to find a way of forging peace between Russia and Ukraine. As G20 President, do you have a plan which you think may help in finding a way out of the Russia-Ukraine war?

A: As per your business strategy, you are coming out with a special issue on G20. However, your question is more about a political debate. Therefore, you should assess whether it is desirable to link G20 or our G20 presidency with this issue.

I would like to ask you—why did it occur to you to ask about just this issue as if there is only one problem in the world? Why did it not occur to you that there are problems in other parts of the world like in Syria, in some countries in Africa, in East Asia, in Latin America? As a business magazine, why didn’t it occur to you to focus on the meetings of G20 held so far rather than focussing on political debates?

There are international organisations like the UN who are focussing on all these issues. My focus is that we will steer our G20 presidency to build common positions on developmental issues that are of importance to the Global South.

Q: You advocated vigorously for the African Union to be granted membership of the G20. What role do you see the African Union play in the G20 and could you share your vision about the role the African continent will play in shaping the new emerging world order?

A: In October 2015, we had held a big India-Africa Summit in New Delhi. It was a massive effort where leaders from 54 countries of the African continent had come to India. It was a befitting occasion to bring out a special issue. Unfortunately, the media of our country did not understand the importance and uniqueness of that event. In fact, you should also look at as to how much coverage your magazine gave to that summit.

I am happy that at least now you have thought of the African Union and asked me this question.

I feel deeply for the countries of the Global South. It is my firm belief that we need to give importance to the developing world if we have to make progress on the global development agenda. If we give them a place of pride, listen to them, understand their priorities, they have the capacity and capability to contribute to global good.

When I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, I had, for the first time, hosted the Summit of the Africa Development Bank in Ahmedabad. It was also the first time they had held their meeting outside Africa. It was a great success.

This time, we decided to keep Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as the motto of our G20 presidency. It is based on our fundamental belief and ethos.

If we do not include developing countries, how can we realise Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam? How can there be One Earth, One Family, One Future?

That is why, after taking over the presidency of G20, the first event that I held was the Voice of Global South Summit in January this year. After having listened to them, understanding their priorities and concerns, we set the agenda for our G20 presidency. We have brought the priorities of the Global South onto the agenda of the G20, and we have made progress.

It is in this spirit that I have taken the initiative to make the African Union a permanent member of G20 during our presidency. I am confident that we will receive support to realise the same. This will make G20 more representative and give greater voice to the Global South.

A big threat to the world order emerges when countries feel that their views, concerns and issues are not taken in consideration in decision making.

It has been our conviction that without the voice and participation of the developing world, sustainable solutions to global challenges cannot be found.

Africa, in particular, has not been given its due recognition and place when it comes to institutions of global governance. India and Africa enjoy a very special relationship, and India has been a steadfast advocate of a greater role for Africa in global affairs.

During our presidency of the G20, we have taken the initiative to seek a permanent seat for the African Union in the G20, and we believe that our proposal will enjoy the support of other G20 members.

We believe that this step will empower the African continent to be able to better articulate their concerns and perspectives on the global stage, and play an important role in shaping the world order.

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5.#PM congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold at the World Athletics: Championships:28 Aug, 2023: Print News.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships.

The Prime Minister said in a X post;

“The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships.”

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