The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Imphal for the inauguration of the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptulla and the Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh, on his arrival, at Imphal for the inauguration of the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptulla and the Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh, on his arrival, at Imphal for the inauguration of the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.
Prime Minister's Office
16-March, 2018 13:18 IST
Text of PM’s address at the inauguration of the 105th Indian Science Congress in Manipur
Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptullah,
Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh,
My ministerial colleague, Dr. Harsh Vardhan,
Other distinguished dignitaries on the dais,
Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Let me begin by paying my rich tributes to three very distinguished Indian scientists whom we lost in recent times – Padma Vibhushan Prof Yashpal, Padma Vibhushan Prof UR Rao and Padma Shri DrBaldev Raj. They all made out-standing contributions to Indian science and education.
Let us also join the world to mourn the death of one of the greatest physicists of our time,Stephen Hawking - one of the brightest stars of modern cosmology.He was a friend of India and had visited our country twice.The common man knows Hawking's name,not because of his work on black holes, but because of his unusually high commitmentand spirit against all odds.He will be remembered as one of the world’s greatest motivators of all time.
Friends,
I am happy to be here in Imphal today,on the occasion of the one hundred and fifth session of the Indian Science Congress.I am delighted to be among scientists, whose work paves the way for a better tomorrow.I am also pleased to see Manipur University hosting this important event.The University is emerging as an important center of higher educationin the North-East. I am told, that this is just the second time in over a century,that the Indian Science Congress is being held in the North-East.This is a testimony to the resurgent spirit of the North East.
It bodeswell for the future.
Science has been
synonymous with
progress and
prosperityfrom time immemorial. As the
best scientific minds of our nation,all of you gathered here todayare
power-houses of knowledge, innovation and enterprise, and are best equipped to drive this change.
The time is ripe to redefine
‘R&D’ as ‘Research’ for the ‘Development’ of the nation – that is
‘R&D’ in the real sense
.Science is after all,
but a means to a far greater end – of making a difference in the lives of others,of
furthering human progress and welfare.The time is also ripe, to commit ourselves to facilitate 'Ease of Living' for 125 crore Indians,through the power as well as potential of science and technology.
I stand here today, in this brave land of Manipur, where in April 1944 NetajiSubhas Chandra Bose's INA gave the clarion call for freedom.When you leave Manipur,I am sure you will also carry the same spirit of dedication to do something ever-lasting for our nation. I am also sure you will continue to work closely with the scientists you have met here.
After all, effective solutionsto big problems of science and technology,also require close cooperationand coordination among scientists across diverse streams.The Union Governmenthas initiated several new programs for theNorth-Eastern States,in the area of science.Agro-MeteorologicalServices are being provided under the ग्रामीणकृषिमौसमसेवा.This is benefiting over five lakh farmers.We are now working to expand this networkto all districts of the North-East.Several new centers are bringing relevant science and technologyto the North-East.An “Ethno Medicinal Research Centre”has been set up in Manipur.This will undertake research on the wild herbs availablein the North Eastern region,which have unique medicinal and aromatic properties.
State Climate Change Centreshave been set up in seven North-Eastern States. They will undertake risk analysis, and raise public awareness about climate change.We have freed “bamboo” from being treated as a ‘Tree’ species, and classified it as a “Grass,” which it scientificallyis. For this, we changed a decades old law. This amendment will allowfor the free movement of bamboo.It will ensure that the production and consumption centers are seamlessly integrated. It will make farmers realize the true potentialfrom the entire value chainin the bamboo ecosystem.Government is also revamping the National Bamboo Mission with an outlay of Rs. 1200 crore. States like Manipur will benefit from this decision.
Friends,
The Indian Science Congress has a rich legacy. It has been led by some of India’s tallest scientists, such as Acharya J.C. Bose, C.V. Raman,MeghnadSaha and S.N. Bose. New India, should seek inspiration from the high standards of excellence, set by these great scientists.During our interactions on various occasions, I have exhortedour scientists to seek solutions to our socio economic problems.I have urged them to take up new challenges to benefit the poor and deprived sections of society.
In this context, the theme chosen for the Indian Science Congress this year, is quite appropriate: “
Reaching the Unreachedthrough Science and Technology”.The theme is very close to my heart.
Take the case of
RajagopalanVasudevanrecognized with a Padma Shri in 2018.He is a professor from Madurai who developed and patented an innovative method to reuse plastic waste in the construction of roads.The roads made using this method are more durable,water resistant and load bearing. At the same time he has found a constructive use for the ballooning problemof plastic waste.Professor Vasudevan has given this technology to the Government for free.This technology has already been used to lay over 5,000 kilometers of roads across 11 states.
Similarly,
Arvind Gupta has been recognized with a Padma Shri in 2018,for inspiring generations of studentsto learn Science from Trash by using household materials and garbage to make toys for scientific experiments.
ChintakindiMallesham was given a Padma Shri in 2017,for inventing the Laxmi ASU Machine which significantly reduced the time and labour required to weave Sarees.I therefore urge you to direct your research and innovationtowardssolving the problems of our times and meeting the aspirations of our people. Scientific Social Responsibilityis the need of the hour.
Friends,
The Session’s themealso raises some questions.Have we done enough to ensure that children in Indiaare sufficiently exposed to science?Are we giving them a conducive environment to develop their inherent talent? Our scientific achievements need to be actively comunicated to the society. This will help inculcate scientific temper among the youth. It will also excite and attract our young minds to careers in science. We have to throw open our national institutions and laboratories to our children.I call upon scientists to develop an appropriate mechanism for interaction with school-going children.I also urge them, to spend 100 hours every year, with 100 students of Classes 10,11 and 12 discussing various aspects of science and technology. 100 hours and 100 students, imagine how many scientists we can nurture this way!
Friends,
We are committed to increasing the share of non-fossil fuel based capacity in the electricity mix above 40 per cent by 2030. India is a leader in the multi-country International Solar Alliance and in Mission Innovation. These groupings are providing a thrust to R&D for clean energy. The Department of Atomic Energy is setting up ten new domestic Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors of 700 Mega Watt capacity each. This is a major boost to the domestic nuclear industry. It strengthens India’s credentials as a major nuclear manufacturing nation. In recent times, CSIR has developed a hand-held milk tester, which helps every family to test quality of milk within seconds. CSIR has also achieved breakthroughs in developing diagnostic kits for rare genetic diseases and high value aromatic and medicinal plants used by farmers to increase their income.
We are making concerted efforts to achieve complete elimination of TB from India. A few days ago, at the ‘End TB Summit’ in New Delhi, we demonstrated our commitment to eliminate TB from India by 2025, five years ahead of the WHO target of 2030. Our space research program has the capacity to successfully place over one hundred satellites in space in one go.This has been made possible through the hard work and dedication of Indian Scientists.
After the success of Chandrayan-1 we plan to launch Chandrayan-2 in the coming months.This fully indigenous effort will include landing and travel on the surface of the moon by a rover.The greatest scientist of the last century,Albert Einstein had given the theory about “gravitational waves”.It is a matter of immense pride for all of usthat 37 Indian scientists from nine Indian institutions participated in the international Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) Collaboration and proved this theory correct three years ag
ur Government has already given approvalto establish third LIGO detector in the country. It will expand our knowledge in basic Sciences in the areas of lasers, light waves, and computing. I am told that our scientists are tirelessly working towards making this a reality. I have talked about developing Clusters of Excellence in Science in Cities, around important Scientific Institutions.The objective is to create city-based R&D Clusters, which will bring together all Science and Technology partners, from Academia to Institutes, to Industries to Startups.This will help promote new discoveries, and create globally competitive vibrant research hubs.
We have recently approved a new
“Prime Minister’s Research Fellows” scheme.Under this Scheme, bright minds from the best Institutions in the country,namely, IISc, IIT, NIT, IISERand IIIT will be offered direct admission in Ph.D. Programme in IIT and IISc.This scheme will help address the brain-drain from our country. It will go a long way in promoting indigenous research in cutting-edge Science and Technology domains.
Friends,
India faces major socio-economic challengeswhich affect large sections of our population. We need science and technology to help us make India clean, green and prosperous. Let me re-iterate some of my expectations from scientists. A large section of our tribal population is affected by सिकलसेलअनीमिया. Can our Scientists come up with a simple, cost-effective solution to this problemin the near future.A large proportion of our children are affected by malnutrition.To address this problem,the Government of Indiahas launched the National Nutrition Mission.Your suggestions and solutionscan help us meet the objectives of the Mission.
India requires crores of new houses.Can our scientists adopt 3D printing technology to help us meet this demand? Our rivers are polluted. It requires your innovative ideas and new technologiesto clean them.We need a multi-pronged approachincluding efficient solar and wind power,energy storage and electric mobility solutions,clean cooking,conversion of coal to clean fuels like methanol,cleaner power from coal, smart grids, micro-grids and bio-fuels.
We have set a target of having 100 Giga Wattsof installed solar power by 2022. Efficiency of solar modules currently available in the marketis around 17% to 18%.Can our scientists take a challengeto come up with a more efficient solar module, which can be produced in India at the same cost? Imagine the resourceswe will be saving on this account. ISRO uses one of the best battery systemsto run satellites in space.Other institutions can partner with ISROto develop cost effective and efficient battery systemsfor mobile phones and electric cars.We need to develop new procedures,medicines,and vaccinesto get rid of silent killerslike Malaria and Japanese Encephalitis.Research should also be conductedin Yoga, sports, and traditional knowledge disciplines. Small and medium scale industry unitshave been the main-stay for employment generation.With global competition,they are facing increasing challenges.Can our scientific and technological institutions take up the cause of the MSME sectorand assist these unitsin improving processes and products?
Friends,
We have to be future ready in implementing technologiesvital for the growth and prosperity of the nation. Technology will allowfar greater penetration of services such as education, healthcare, and bankingto our citizens.India should become a major playerin developing technologies,devices,standards and manufacturingfor 5-G broadband tele-comunication networks by 2020. Together with Artificial Intelligence,Big Data Analytics,Machine Learning and cyber-physical systems,effective comunication will be a major ingredientin our success in smart manufacturing,smart cities,and Industry 4.0.Let us aim for India to be among the top 10 countriesin the Global Innovation Index by 2030.
Friends,
Four years from now,we will be celebrating the 75th year of our Independence.We have collectively resolvedto build a New India by 2022.We need to worktowards shared prosperity,in the spirit of सबकासाथ, सबकाविकास.This goal requires whole-hearted contributionfrom each one of you. The Indian economyis on a high growth trajectory.But we rank low in Human Development Indicators. One of the important reasons for this in-consistency is major inter-stateand intra-state disparity.To address this,we have launched a concerted effortto improve the performance of over 100 Aspirational Districts.We shall focus on important sectorssuch as Health and Nutrition;Education;Agriculture and Water Resources; Financial Inclusion; Skill Development; and Basic Infrastructure.All these sectorsrequire innovative solutions, which cater to local challenges and requirements.The “one size fits all” approachcannot work in this case.Can our Scientific Institutionsserve these Aspirational Districts?Can they catalyze creation and diffusion of appropriate technologies that generate skills and entrepreneur-ship?
This would be a great service to Mother India. India has a rich traditionand a long history of both discovery and use science and technology. It is time to reclaim our rightful place among the front-line nations in this field.I call upon the scientific community to extend its researchfrom the labs, to the land.I am confident that through the dedicated efforts of our scientists, we are embarkingon the road to a better future. The future we wish for ourselves,and for our children.
Thank You.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, at Manipur University, in Imphal on March 16, 2018. The Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptulla is also seen.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, at Manipur University, in Imphal on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, at Manipur University, in Imphal on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering the inaugural address at the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, at Manipur University, in Imphal on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering the inaugural address at the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, at Manipur University, in Imphal on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the 105th session of Indian Science Congress, at Manipur University, in Imphal on March 16, 2018. The Governor of Manipur, Dr. Najma Heptulla, the Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and the Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh are also seen.
Prime Minister's Office
16-March, 2018 15:17 IST
Text of PM Modi's speech at the laying of the foundation stone of several projects to the nation in Manipur
खुरुमजारी
ईक-होइगी सरकार-बूथाजा-बिरिबा मणिपुर-गी प्रजा पुम-नामाकू थागत-चारी
सबसे पहले मणिपुर की जनता को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।
मुख्यमंत्री श्री एन. बिरेन सिंह जी के नेतृत्व में राज्य सरकार ने कल एक वर्ष पूरे किए हैं। शासन कैसे चलाया जाता है, विकास की योजनाओं पर कैसे काम होता है, स्थायित्व का क्या मतलब होता है, केंद्र और राज्य सरकारें मिलकर कार्य करती हैं, तो उसका क्या प्रभाव पड़ता है, इन सभी प्रश्नों का उत्तर आज मणिपुर की ये भव्य तस्वीर दे रही है।
आपकी आंखों की चमक, आपकी खुशी ये बता रही है कि राज्य सरकार कितना अच्छा काम कर रही है। जिस प्रकार बड़ी संख्या में आप दूर - दराज के इलाकों से यहां हमें आशीर्वाद देने पहुंचे हैं, उसके लिए हम सभी बहुत आभारी हैं।
मैं मणिपुर के लोगों का, यहां के प्रशासन और राज्य सरकार का पिछले एक वर्ष में किए गए कार्यों के लिए, उनकी उपलब्धियों के लिए हृदय से अभिनंदन करता हूं।
मुझे याद है, पिछले साल फरवरी में जब मैं यहां आया था तो मैंने कहा था कि 15 साल में जो कांग्रेस सरकार नहीं कर पाई वो हमारी राज्य सरकार 15 महीने में कर के दिखाएगी। अभी 15 महीने पूरे होने में 3 महीने बाकी हैं लेकिन मणिपुर में बदलाव साफ देखा जा सकता है। पहले की सरकार की नीतियों और निर्णयों से समाज में जो नेगेटिविटी आ गई थी उसे बिरेन जी की सरकार ने बदल दिया है। लॉ एंड ऑर्डर हो, करप्शन और ट्रांसपेरेंसी हो या फिर इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर से जुड़े काम, हर मोर्चे पर मणिपुर सरकार तेजी से काम कर रही है।
साथियों,
मणिपुर के विकास के लिए आज मुझे करीब-करीब साढ़े सात सौ (750) करोड़ की योजनाओं को शुरू करने या लोकार्पण करने का सौभाग्य मिला है। ये योजनाएं सीधे-सीधे, यहां के नौजवानों के सपनों, उनकी प्रतिभा, उनके रोजगार, महिलाओं के सशक्तिकरण, और क्षेत्र में कनेक्टिविटी से जुड़ी हुई हैं। मेरा विश्वास है कि ये योजनाएं राज्य के विकास को नई ऊंचाइयों पर लेकर जाएगी।
भाइयों और बहनों,
स्पोर्ट्स आज सिर्फ मनोरंजन और स्वस्थ रहने का साधन भर नहीं रह गया है। ये अपने आप में एक उद्योग भी है। आज ये फुल टाइम करियर भी है। हमारी सरकार का प्रयास रहा है कि देश के नौजवानों को स्पोर्ट्स की आधुनिक ट्रेनिंग के साथ हर सुविधाएं दी जाएं। विशेषकर उत्तर पूर्व में लाखों नौजवानो के सामर्थ्य और उनकी प्रतिभा को देखते हुए केंद्र सरकार ने 500 करोड़ रुपए की लागत से नेशनल स्पोर्ट्स यूनिवर्सिटी बनाने का फैसला लिया था। मुझे खुशी है कि इस साल जनवरी से यहां दो कोर्स शुरु भी हो चुके हैं। आज जिस कैंपस का शिलान्यास मैंने किया है, उसका कार्य पूरा होने के बाद यहां के नौजवानों के sports talent को सामने लाने, उसे ट्रेनिंग देने में और मदद मिलेगी।
भाइयों और बहनों,
हमारी सरकार देश को स्पोर्टिंग सुपर पावर बनाने का संकल्प लेकर चल रही है। हाल में ही हमने खेलो इंडिया नाम से स्पोर्ट्स के डेवलमेंट के लिए एक नेशनल प्रोग्राम शुरु किया है। खेलो इंडिया कार्यक्रम के तहत हर साल देश के चुने हुए एक हजार प्रतिभावान एथलीटों पर 5 लाख रुपए तक खर्च किए जाएंगे। मैं मणिपुर के नौजवानों का भी आह्वान करता हूं कि इस योजना का ज्यादा से ज्यादा लाभ उठाएं। हमारा फोकस स्कूली स्तर पर टैलेंट की पहचान कर उसे निखारने का भी है। हाल में ही इस प्रोग्राम के तहत दिल्ली में खेलो इंडिया स्कूल गेम्स का आयोजन हुआ था। मुझे खुशी है कि इसमें भी मणिपुर ने अपना लोहा मनवाया और मेडल टैली में पांचवें स्थान पर रहा। मणिपुर ने देश के बड़े राज्यों को पीछे छोड़ते हुए 13 गोल्ड समेत 34 मेडल जीते। इस के लिए यहां के Youth को मैं बहुत-बहुत बधाई देता हूं। सिर्फ मणिपुर ही नहीं बल्कि नॉर्थ ईस्ट के बाकी राज्यों के बच्चों ने भी शानदार प्रदर्शन इन खेलों में दिखाया है।
साथियों,
आज यहां स्पोर्ट्स से जुड़े एक और बड़े प्रोजेक्ट का लोकार्पण किया गया। मणिपुर का पहला Multi Sports Complex अब यहां के नौजवानों के हवाले है। Multi Sports Complex में यहां के नौजवान यहां ना सिर्फ ट्रेनिंग कर पाएंगे बल्कि अच्छे टूर्नामेंट भी ऑर्गेनाइज कर पाएंगे।
भाइयों और बहनों,
मणिपुर देश का वो राज्य है, जिसने sports के माध्यम से Women Empowerment की बात को सच कर के दिखाया है। यहीं की महिला खिलाड़ियों ने ओलंपिक्स से लेकर कॉमन वेल्थ खेलों तक में देश का नाम रौशन किया है। फुटबॉल, रेसलिंग, बॉक्सिंग, वेटलिफ्टिंग और आर्चरी जैसे खेलों में इस राज्य ने
मैरी कॉम, Mirabai चानू, बॉमबायला देवी लैशराम और सरिता देवी जैसे कई चैंपियंस दिए हैं। Woman power in this state has always been a source of inspiration for the country. Today on this occasion, I salute the great revolutionary and daughter of the nation
Rani Gaidinliu. I am also privileged to inaugurate today a park dedicated in her name.
Friends,
Girls’ education is the foundation for women empowerment. Only sometime back the Central Government launched nationwide ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ Program. The Program has elicited nationwide positive results. I am happy that the State government is working to reduce the problems faced by the girls in Hill and Tribal areas for their education. The state government has undertaken construction of a new hostel for girls in the tribal areas. I am fortunate to inaugurate one such hostel today. Women in Manipur are proactively involved in areas ranging from farming to handicrafts. An all Women Market was envisaged so that women do not face any hardship in selling their products. Manipur Government led by Shri Biren ji is getting such markets constructed in the entire state. I have just inaugurated one such market. I would request Shri Birenji to also popularize government e-market place in the state. This is a platform through which you can sell products to the government. Women in Manipur can get huge benefit from this. Today I also inaugurated 1000 Anganwadi Centers in the State. These centers will work as a medium for improving the health of thousands of Mothers and their babies.
They will also benefit from the recently launched National Nutrition Mission on Women’s Day. The objective of the Mission is to have a targeted approach on providing nutritious food, cleanliness, and vaccination.
Doctors, Teachers and Nurses posted in remote and far flung areas of Hill Districts face many hardships due to lack of proper accomodation at their respective places of posting. To address this problem, I have laid the foundation stone for construction of acomodation for teachers, Doctors and Nurses at 19 specified locations in hill and remote areas. I am sure this will go a long way in motivating medical personnel to render dedicated services to the people of these areas.
Friends.
Our Government’s vision for the North East has been ‘Transformation by Transportation.’ Our focus is on connectivity. Work is also in progress for connecting remote areas of Manipur by helicopter service. Government is also working on various road projects. I have also laid the foundation of an important road project today.
Manipur has a lot to offer on the tourism front: Forests and wildlife, blue hills, lush green valleys, picturesque tea gardens, and diverse culture. Highly educated English speaking youth in the region make for a perfect case for developing Manipur as a model tourist destination. If tapped well, the sector can emerge as the biggest employer in the region.
I also laid the foundation stone for eco-tourism at CheiraoChing, which is a popular hill near Imphal. The foundation stone for a Cave Tourism project has also been laid.
Friends.
I have always maintained that India’s growth story shall never be complete until the eastern part of our country progresses at par with the western part. The North-East can be the New Engine of India’s growth. We are addressing the special needs of the North East Region to enable growth parity with the rest of the country.
Various Ministries have been providing special dispensation for the North East under their ongoing schemes. All Union Ministries are mandated to spend 10% of their budget in the region and the full utilization of this entitlement is the endeavour of my Government. I have mandated my Cabinet colleagues to regularly visit the region and take stock of schemes for their effective implementation. Till date more than 200 such visits have taken place by the Union Ministers. I have visited the North East more than 25 times in the last 4 years.
The Central Government has given a huge thrust on improving the infrastructure in the region. In the last three years, on an average Rs.5,300 crore have been spent annually for development of Rail Network in the North East Region, which is two and half times of average spending in the previous 5 years. The Jiribam Station in Manipur was connected by the broad gauge rail network in 2016. I had flagged off the first passenger train to Jiribam in May 2016. Today, seven out of eight States of North Eastern India are connected by Rail Network. Projects are going on to connect the remaining State capitals including Imphal in North East to broad gauge network.
One of the highest bridges in the world having Pier height of 141 meter is being built on Jiribam-Imphal New Line Project. A tunnel of 11.55 km length on the same route will be another milestone feature of this project.
At the beginning of 2014 the State had only 1200 kilometres of total declared length of National Highways. But, in the last four years we have declared another 460 kilometres length of Roads as National Highways, which is an increase of 38%. In next 3 to 4 years, the Central Government is going to invest about Rs.30,000 Crores for development of National Highways and other important roads in Manipur State.
Apart from constructing National Highways, we are also focusing on connecting rural habitations with main roads under Prime Minister Grameen Sadak Yojana. The Central Government has released more than Rs.1000 Crores in the last 4 years under this scheme to the state. We have connected 150 habitations during this period. All these efforts are reflection of our commitment for developing road connectivity in the State.
The Union Government has approved a new Central Sector Scheme of “North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme.” This will fill up gaps in creation of infrastructure in specified sectors.
Friends,
I had urged all the Directors General of Police during their 2014 Annual Conference held in Guwahati to broad base police recruitment. Accordingly, in order to maintain cosmopolitan character of Delhi Police, we have taken steps to increase the number of Police Personnel from the North East Region. I am happy to share that 438 candidates including 136 female candidates from North East States have joined Delhi Police in 2016. Of these, 49 candidates are from Manipur State.
Recently, Government of India has sanctioned ten India Reserve Battalions for North Eastern States which include two battalions for Manipur. These two battalions will directly provide job opportunities to about 2,000 youth in the State.
We have established an administration that is citizen-centric and, we have started the process of regular and structured interaction with the public. These interactions were unheard of in the history of Manipur. “Meeyamgi Numit” and “Hill Leaders’ Day” are efforts in this direction. I am told, 24 such interactions have happened in which more than 19 thousand people have met the Chief Minister.
I am told, that the State Government is taking public grievances very seriously. A Grievance Cell has also been set up in the Chief Minister’s Office with a toll free number.
The ‘Go to Hills’ initiative of the Government is a welcome step. The Chief Minister with his entire cabinet has also travelled to all the hill districts to take the Government closer to the people.
Once Manipur decides something, no force can prevent it from happening. In April 1944, it was in this land of Manipur that Netaji Bose's INA gave the clarion call for freedom. It energised the nation and gave much needed strength to the freedom struggle.
Today, Manipur has decided to play a important role in the rise of a New India. In the last one year, Manipur has demonstrated what politics of development and good governance truly is.
साथियों,
एक साल पहले जो प्यार आपने हमें दिया उसका ही नतीजा है कि आज हम ये सब काम कर पा रहे हैं।
मैं आपको विश्वास दिलाता हूं कि श्रीमान एन बीरेनसिंह जी की टीम को मेरी तरफ से पूरा सहयोग मिलता रहेगा।
एक बार फिर राज्य सरकार को एक वर्ष पूरा करने के लिए, राज्य के लोगों और विशेषकर यहाँ के नौजवानों को विकास की इन परियोजनाओं के लिए मैं बहुत-बहुत बधाई देता हूं।
एक बार फिर आपका बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद!!!
मयामबू
थागत-चारी
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an exhibition, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an exhibition, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an exhibition, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an exhibition, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.
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Prime Minister's Office
16-March, 2018 17:13 IST
PM launches development projects in Manipur, addresses public meeting
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched development projects worth Rs. 750 crore in Manipur. He laid the Foundation Stone of the National Sports University, 1000 Anganwadi Centres, and several other important development projects. He inaugurated the Luwangpokpa Multi Sports Complex, the Rani Gaidinliu Park, and other important development projects. He also addressed a public meeting at Luwangsangbam.
Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, the Prime Minister complimented the State Government for the work done by it over the past one year.
He said the projects launched today are related to the aspirations and talent of the youth, their employment, women empowerment and connectivity. He said the National Sports University is being established, keeping in mind the talent and sporting capability of the youth in the North East. He urged the youth of Manipur to take maximum advantage of the recently launched Khelo India Initiative. He also complimented Manipur for its good performance in the recently concluded Khelo India Games. He said the Multi Sports Complex would offer opportunities for training and competitions.
The Prime Minister said Manipur has shown how sports can become a means of women empowerment. He appreciated famous sportspersons of the State including Mirabai Chanu and Sarita Devi. He also appreciated other initiatives for women empowerment taken by the State Government. In this context, he also mentioned the 1000 Anganwadi Centers whose foundation stone was laid today. He spoke about the recently launched National Nutrition Mission.
The Prime Minister said that the Union Government’s vision for the North East has been ‘Transformation by Transportation.’ The Prime Minister said that the North-East can be the New Engine of India’s growth. He said the Government is addressing the special needs of the North East to enable growth parity with the rest of the country. He remarked that he has himself visited the North East more than 25 times in the last 4 years.
The Prime Minister said that the Central Government has given a huge thrust on improving the infrastructure in the region. He spoke of initiatives taken for improving road and rail connectivity in the region.
The Prime Minister appreciated the citizen-centric initiatives of the State Government, including for structured interaction and resolution of public grievances.
The Prime Minister recalled that it was in April 1944, in Manipur, that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's INA gave the clarion call for freedom. He said that today Manipur has decided to play an important role in the rise of a New India.
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Prime Minister's Office
16-March, 2018 21:13 IST
PM addresses Rising India Summit organized by Network 18
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the Rising India Summit, organized by Network 18.
He said that when we speak of a rise, in terms of a nation, it has a very broad context. He said that beyond the rise of the economy, he feels that Rising India implies the rise of self-respect among the people of India. He said that with the collective willpower of the people, even the impossible can be accomplished. He said, today, this collective willpower, is working to accomplish the resolve of New India.
The Prime Minister said that contrary to the common perception in many nations, that Governments lead development and change, while citizens follow; in India the trend has been reversed in the last four years. Now citizens lead, and the government follows, he added.
He said the Swachh Bharat Mission has become a mass movement in a short time. Citizens are using digital payments as a weapon against corruption and black money, he added. He said the citizens of the country have inspired the Government to take big decisions and implement them. He said the transformational shift in India, is due to the resolve of its people. He said that as a vision, the Government is working to reduce the sense of imbalance at the national level. Through the help of a video, he explained how the UjjwalaYojana is transforming not just kitchens, but entire families. This, he explained, addresses a big imbalance in our social structures.
He said that he has returned after spending the day in Manipur, where he inaugurated the Science Congress, laid the Foundation Stone for the Sports University, and initiated several other important projects for the North-East. He said the emotional integration and demographic dividend of Eastern India must be kept in mind. He said, the Government is working with the Mantra of ‘Act East And Act Fast For India’s East.’He said, this includes not just the North-East, but also Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha etc.
He gave examples of the
gas cracker project in Assam;revival of fertilizer plants in Gorakhpur, Barauni and Sindri; the Jagdishpur Haldia gas pipeline; and the Dhola Sadia bridge, to show how emphasis is being given to kickstarting projects in the region. He said 12 new airports are being constructed in eastern India.
The Prime Minister said that out of the 18,000 villages that had been left unelectrified, about 13,000 were in eastern India, and 5000 in the North-East. He said soon, the target of electrifying these villages will be accomplished. He said the Saubhagya Yojana would provide an electricity connection to each home. He said this march of Eastern India, from isolation, to integration, would give strength to "Rising India."
