Yoga is a vision for a harmonius future for humanity: PM

Published By : Admin | June 21, 2015 | 19:20 IST
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Fellow practitioners of yoga assembled here today and all over the world,

Today we are celebrating the first International Day of Yoga. When I spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on 27 September, 2014, urging the world community to adopt an international day of yoga, little did I know the kind of unprecedented response our proposal would receive.

The community of nations responded as one. On December 11, 2014 the 193-member United Nations General Assembly approved the proposal by consensus with a record 177 co-sponsoring countries. वैसे UN के इतिहास में अपने आप में एक बहुत बड़ी घटना है।

As I stand here today the International Day of Yoga is being celebrated across the world.

Millions of people around the world are participating in this event. From sunrise in the Far East to sunset in the furthest corner of the western hemisphere, people will join in this great celebration of yoga today.

In India, this morning, millions of people participated in a simple yoga demonstration at Rajpath, in states and district capitals, in community groups and in their homes also. This solidarity in yoga, this coming together with our brothers and sisters in other countries, brings our hearts and minds closer. I am also happy to release here today a commemorate coin and postal stamp on the occasion.

I am grateful to the international community for the support. I acknowledge with all humility that this support is not just for India. This support is for the great tradition of yoga, the tradition that helps individuals and societies to discover a sense of oneness with the self, with each other and nature.

The reach and spread of yoga spans continents, cuts across differences of colour, class and creed. I am told that there are communities of yoga practitioners in almost every country in the world.

From the banks of the river Indus to every continent in the world yoga has spread harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

It is said that yoga transforms lives जो लोग योगा से परिचित है उन्‍हें पता है कि योगा एक प्रकार से अगर हममें से कोई ऐसा नहीं होगा दुनिया में कोई इंसान ऐसा नहीं होगा जो ये न चाहता हो कि वो जीवन को जी-भर जीना चाहता है। हर कोई जीवन को जी-भरके जीना चाहता है और मैं विश्‍वास से कहता हूं कि योग ये जीवन को जी-भरके जीने की जड़ी-बूटी है।

In order to benefit fully from yoga, to understand yoga in its entirety, we must understand who is a yogi.

A yogi is a person who is in harmony – with herself, her body, with her surroundings, with nature. Yoga is the means to achieve that harmony.

From the Upanishads, comes the idea of Yoga to transform human consciousness through control of body and senses through constant practice. The body is the vehicle for the realization of the Supreme Being.

The Bhagvad Gita - the song of the world – is a call to action and defines itself as a योगशास्त्र . The Gita says “योग कर्मेषु कौशलम्” – that is, yoga is excellence at work. Work with devotion and without attachment is yoga.

The Gita also says “योगस्य तथा कुरू कर्माणी” – act with the discernment of a yogi.

Yoga is, therefore, a vision for a harmonious future for humanity. It is an “अवस्था”. That Is a state of mind and is a distinct from a “व्यवस्था”. कई लोगों को योग एक व्यवस्था के रूप में दिखता है, योग एक अवस्था है, योग कोई संस्था नहीं है। योग य़ह आस्था है और जब तक हम उसे उस रूप में नही पाते, जब तक हम उसे टुकड़ो में देखते हैं उसकी पूर्णता को पहचान नहीं पाते।

People often think that yoga is just a set of exercises. Yoga is a philosophy of discipline and meditation that transforms the spirit and makes the individual a better person in thought, action, knowledge and devotion.

The problems of modern lifestyles are well known. People suffer from stress related ailments, lifestyle related diseases like diabetes and hyper-tension. We have found ways to control communicable diseases, but the burden of disease is shifting to non-communicable diseases. Young people who are not at peace with themselves seek refuge in drugs and alcohol. There is ample evidence that practicing yoga helps combat stress and chronic conditions. If the body is a temple of the mind, yoga creates a beautiful temple.

The benefits of yoga are manifold. When practised correctly and with discipline, Yoga leads to:

Perfection of our body’s potential in strength, skill, and general well-being, peaceful and stress-free living. कभी- कभार योगा की शक्ति को पहचानने में भी हम वैसी ही गलती कर देते हैं, जैसी हम अपने आप को पहचानने में करते हैं। जिस व्यक्ति ने वृक्ष नही देखा है, बीज से वृक्ष बनता है उसका ज्ञान नही है और उसे कोई बीज (seeds) बता दे कि देखो कि इसमें ये Potential है कि इतना महान वृक्ष बन सकता है, तो वो विश्वास नही करेगा वो सैंकड़ो सवाल पूछेगा । लेकिन उसी छोटे से बीज का अगर उचित लालन-पालन हो खान-पान हो, ऊर्जा हो, पानी हो, प्रकृति का साथ हो तो वही बीज वटवृक्ष में convert हो जाता है| मनुष्य के भीतर भी परमात्मा ने सभी शक्तियां दी हुई है। मुझे दिया है और आपको नही दिया है, ऐसा नही है | मानव मात्र को यह सामर्थय दिया हुआ है लेकिन जो उसके लालन-पालन की कला जानता है, जो उसे विकसित करने का अवसर प्राप्त करता है, जो व्यव्स्था के तहत, आस्था के तहत, practice के तहत धीरे-धीरे विकसित करता है तो वो भी उत्कृष्ट जीवन की उंचाईयों को प्राप्त कर सकता है और परमात्मा ने जीव मात्र मे जहां है वहां से ऊपर उठने की सहज इच्छाशक्ति दी है और योग उस परिस्थिति को पैदा करने का एक माध्यम है और इसलिए जिसको ज्ञान नही है, अनुभव नही है उसको शक होता है कि क्या योगा से संभव हो सकता है लेकिन जिसने बीज से बने वृक्ष की कथा को समझा है, उसके लिए यह संभव है। यदि बीज वटवृक्ष में परिवर्तित हो सकता है तो नर भी नारायण की स्थिति प्राप्त कर सकता है। अहम् बर्ह्मास्मि। रामदेव जी कह रहे थे अहम् बर्ह्मास्मि। जल, चेतन सबकुछ को अपने में समाहित करने का सामर्थय तब प्राप्त होता है जब स्वयं का विस्तार करते हैं। योगा एक प्रकार से स्व से समस्ति की यात्रा है। योगा एक प्रकार से अहम् से व्यम की ओर जाने का मार्ग है और इसलिए जो अहम् से व्यम की ओर जाना चाहता है जो स्व से समस्ति की ओर जाना चाहता है, जो प्रकृति के साथ जीना सीखना चाहता है, योग उसको अंगुली पकड़ के ले जाता है, चलना तो उसको ही पड़ता है और उस अर्थ में इसके सामर्थय को अगर जानें। और आज खुशी की बात है, जब हमने 20वीं शताब्दी की समाप्ति से 21वीं शताब्दी में प्रवेश किया। उस पल को याद कीजिए। पूरे विश्व में सूरज की किरणें जहां जहां जाती थी, आनंद उत्सव बनाया था। जब century बदली थी वो पल कैसा था आज दुबारा वो पल विश्व अनुभव कर रहा है। जहां- जहां सूरज की किरणे जा रहीं हैं। योग को अभिषिक्त करती जा रही है। पूर्व से पश्चिमी छोर तक ये यात्रा चल रही है। ये वैसा ही अवसर पैदा हुआ है जैसा 20वीं शताब्दी की समाप्ति से 21वीं शताब्दी में प्रवेश का पल था और विश्व ने जो अनुभूति की थी वो विश्व आज योगा के लिए कर रहा है। हर भारतीय के लिए, हर योगा प्रेमी के लिए, विश्व के हर कोने में बैठे व्यक्ति के लिए इससे बड़ा कोई गौरव नहीं हो सकता और उस गौरवगान में जब हम आगे बढ़ रहे हैं तब Control and mastery of our life-energies (प्राण) leading to health, long and disease-free life, capacity for full enjoyment of life.

Opening and refining of the heart’s emotions leading to greater compassion, mutual understanding, and sensitivity to the needs of others.

Full development of our mental powers, leading to heightened concentration, intelligence, creativity, intuition.

Liberation of our spirit from ignorance, suffering, incapacity, leading to freedom, equality, constant joyfulness and inner strength to overcome all challenges of life. It awakens the deeper sense of unity and oneness with the whole Universe and all living beings.

Together, these lead to the realisation of our highest divine Perfection.

At a community level, the evolution of the individual through yoga results in:

Reduction of greed, coarseness and violence in thought and action.

Enormous reduction in the cost of healthcare and social support.

A dramatic reduction in conflicts and misunderstandings within families, communities, and between nations.

Increased collaboration and effective teamwork in businesses and communities

Compassion towards all beings: plants, animals and humans and long-term and ecological thinking in all socio-economic planning.

Increased power of innovation, technology and knowledge; deeper impact of art, music, poetry, dance to uplift the quality of life and an overall increase in the pace of human development and evolution.

To sum up, in a world of excess, of seeking after materialism, yoga promises restraint and balance. In a world suffering from mental stress, yoga promises calm. In a distracted world, yoga creates focus, creates concentration. In a world of fear, yoga promises strength and courage. A healthy body and a disciplined mind are the foundations of a world free from fear. In crafting a new self through Yoga, we create a new world.

We live in a world that is divided, in a world in conflict over material gains. A world in conflict over failures to understand each other. How shall we understand each other, if we do not understand ourselves?

Swami Vivekanand says in his book on Rajyoga – “Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this Divinity within by controlling nature, external and internal. Do this either by work, or worship, or control, or philosophy – by one, or more, or all of these -- and be free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines, or dogmas, or rituals, or books, or temples, or forms, are but secondary details.”

It is this freedom that will free us from misunderstandings, from doubt, from conflict, and lead us towards world peace.

We are at a point in history, where global warming threatens the world as we know it. The world’s ecology is threatened by human greed and excess. Yoga shows the way to consumption that is healthy, balanced, and in tune with nature.

We will need to raise a generation that lives according to these principles if we want to leave the world habitable for future generations.

Sri Aurobindo said “Indian Yoga is potentially one of these dynamic elements of the future life of humanity. it is now emerging from the secret schools and ascetic retreats in which it had taken refuge and is seeking its place in the future sum of living human powers and utilities.”

The spread of yoga, therefore, is the symbol of a changing world. In the past, yoga was the preserve of a select few saints. Today, it is available to all - in the words of Patanjali, “सार्वभौम” or a universal culture.

It represents a world where knowledge flows, without restriction of country, creed or class. It represents a world where people come together across boundaries, for causes and concerns that unite the planet.

आप कल्पना कर सकते है कि श्री अरबिंदो के ज़माने में ये कहीं नज़र नहीं आता था कि योग जन सामान्य का विषय बनेगा, बहुत ही सीमित दायरे में था लेकिन योगी अरविन्द के दृष्टि थी और उन्होंने ये तब देखा था कि वो वक्त आएगा जब योग जनसामान्य के जीवन का हिस्सा बनेगा. वो कुछ परम्पराओं में या संतों तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा , वो जन जन तक पहुंचेगा . आज से करीब 75 साल पहले श्री अरविन्द ने जो देखा था वो आज हम अनुभव कर रहे हैं . और यही तो ऋषि मुनियों के सामर्थ्य का परिचायक होता है और ये ताकत आती है योग के समर्पण से , योग कि अनुभूति से और योगमय जीवन से आती है. The closest parallel I can think of is the movement to protect the environment, to protect the world that we live in.

As we work to make the benefits of yoga accessible to the whole world, we will also work to keep barriers to knowledge down, to ensure free flow of knowledge and information across boundaries. We will work to maintain an open world free of prejudice and discrimination.

I greet all present here today, my fellow travelers in spreading the message of yoga. I greet all my fellow practitioners in different countries who are present here in spirit. Yoga is our collective gift to humanity. It may have originated in India, but it draws its energies from the millions who practice it around the world. International Yoga Day is not the brainchild of a government or of the United Nations. It is a reflection of the largest knowledge based peoples’ movement the world has ever seen. A movement of people whose lives have been touched, been changed by yoga. We will take this movement forward to aim for better health, more fulfilled lives and more connected communities.

On this day, I also pledge the spirit of India, the collective energy of our people, to the creation of a more equal world, a world without fear, a world of peace. We will build on the foundations of the Indian spirit and its creative genius to reach out and foster a culture of inclusiveness, of fraternity, of one global family – वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम.

I will end with the grand invocation of good health and peace – the Shanti Paath,
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niramaya
Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu
Ma Kascit Dukkha Bhagbhavet

May All Be Happy
May all be free from illness
May all see that which is auspicious
May no one suffer

आप सब को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस पर बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनायें देता हूँ और ये दो दिवसीय सेमिनार... विश्‍व की हमसे अपेक्षाएं बहुत बढ़ जाएगी। अब यह हमारा दायित्‍व बनता है कि विश्‍व की अपेक्षाओं के अनुकूल योग के सही रूप को और समयानुकूल स्थिति में, हम जगत तक कैसे पहुंचाएं? दुनिया समझे उस terminology में, हम इसे कैसे पहुंचाएं?

मैं कभी-कभी कहता हूं कि अच्‍छे-से-अच्‍छे Mobile Phone की Brand हो लेकिन बहुत कम लोग होते हैं जिनको उसके user-manual का अता-पता होता है। ज्‍यादातर तो red and green button से ही उसका संबंध रहता है telephone cut करना और telephone on करना और जिसको उसका ज्ञान होता है user-manual का उस छोटी सी चीज से अपनी हथेली में सारी दुनिया को अपने हाथ में कर लेता है। परमात्‍मा ने हमें भी जो software दिया है न हमें उसके user-manual का पूरा पता ही नहीं है। हमें भी मालूम नहीं है कि परमात्‍मा ने हमें क्‍या-क्‍या दिया है? अगर हम योगा के माध्‍यम से उस user-manual को पढ़ना सीख लें तो फिर उपयोग करना धीरे-धीरे आ ही जाएगा।

मैं कभी-कभी सोचता हूं मेरी handwriting तो अच्‍छी नहीं है लेकिन आपने देखा होगा कि एक teacher जो कि अच्‍छी handwriting के प्रति बड़े आग्रही हैं। class room में अपने students को सिखाते हैं लेकिन कुछ बच्‍चे होते है जिनकी handwriting बहुत अच्‍छी तरह सुधरने लग जाती है और कुछ लोग होते है pen वैसे ही पकड़ते हैं best quality का pen भी होता है कागज भी बढि़या से बढि़या होता है teacher भी भरपूर मेहनत करता है वो भी ऐसे ही हाथ घुमाता है लेकिन handwriting अच्‍छे नहीं आती फर्क किया है जिसके handwriting उत्‍तरोत्‍तर ठीक होने लगती है और एक अवस्‍था ऐसी आ जाती है कि वो कितनी ही भीड़-भाड़ में क्‍यों न हो, कितनी ही जल्‍दी में क्‍यों न हो बुढ़ापे की ओर चल दिया हो, हाथ थोड़ा कांपने लगा हो तो भी handwriting अच्‍छी ही रहती है। उसको कोई conscious effort नहीं करना पड़ता है। कोई जागरूक प्रयास नहीं करना पड़ता, वो सहज अवस्‍था होती है ...क्‍यों? उसने उसको internalize कर दिया है। जिसकी handwriting खराब है और वो consciously किसी विशेष व्‍यक्ति को चिठ्ठी लिखना चाहता है एक-दो लाईन तक तो ठीक कर लेता है फिर लुढ़क जाता है क्‍योंकि internalize नहीं किया है।

योग को समझने के लिए, मैं मानता हूं जिस बालक ने बचपन में तुरंत इसको adopt कर लिया अच्‍छे handwriting का कारण होगा उसके मन में जो चित्र बनता होगा उसकी आत्‍मा उसके साथ जुड़ती होगी, उसकी बुद्धि उसको आदेश देती होगी, उसका शरीर act करता होगा और वो परम्‍परा जीवनभर चलती होगी, वो योग का एक छोटा-सा रूप है और इसलिए मैं कहता हूं कि practice से, training से हम इन अवस्‍थाओं को प्राप्‍त कर सकते है और इन अवस्‍थाओं को प्राप्‍त करने के लिए अगर हम और ये बात सही है कि कोई बहुत बड़ी-बड़ी बातें बताता है तो फिर कठिनाई हो जाती है, फिर धीरे-धीरे विश्‍वास डूबने लग जाता है लेकिन छोटी-छोटी बातों से देखें तो पता चलता है यार ये तो मैं भी कर सकता हूं, ये तो दो कदम मैं भी चल सकता हूं। हमने विश्‍व के सामने योग का वो रूप लाना है कि भाई ठीक है आज नहीं लेकिन दो कदम चलो तो तुम पहुंच जाओगे। अगर ये हमने इसको बनाया तो मैं समझता हूं कि बहुत बड़ा लाभ होगा।

भारत के सामने एक बहुत बड़ी जिम्‍मेवारी है, मैं बहुत जिम्‍मेवारी के साथ कहता हूं अगर योग को हम commodity बना देंगे तो शायद योग का सबसे ज्‍यादा नुकसान हमारे ही हाथों हो जाएगा। योग एक commodity नहीं है, योग वो brand नहीं है जो बिकाऊ हो सकती है। ये जीवन को जोड़ने वाला, जीवन को प्रकृति से जोड़ने वाला एक ऐसा महान उद्देशय है जिसको हमने चरितार्थ करना है और विश्‍व भारत की तरफ देखेगा और ये बात सही है आज से 50 साल पहले कभी भी हमने बाजार में board देखा था “शुद्ध घी की दुकान” देखा था 50 साल पहले शुद्ध घी की दुकान ऐसा board नहीं होता था लेकिन आज होता है क्‍यों? क्‍योंकि बाजार में माल आ गया है। योगा के संबंद्ध में कभी ऐसा न आना चाहिए वो दिन अभी तो बचे हुए है लेकिन कभी वैसा दिन नहीं आना चाहिए कि हमारा ही योगा सच है बाकि तो तुम बे-फालतु में कान-नाक पकड़ करके डॉलर खर्च कर रहे हो। ये व्‍यापार नहीं है, व्‍यवस्‍था नहीं है, ये अवस्‍था है और इसलिए जगत के कल्‍याण के लिए, मानव के कल्‍याण के लिए, मानव के भाग्‍य को बदलने के लिए ये भारत की भूमि का योगदान है। उसमें संजोने-संवारने को काम भारत के बाहर के लोगों ने भी किया है उनका भी ऋण स्‍वीकार करना होगा। इसे हम हमारी बपौती बना करके न बैठे ये विश्‍व का है, मानवजात का है और मानवजात के लिए है। ये इस युग का नहीं अनेक युगों के लिए है और समय के अनुकूल उसमें परिवर्तन भी आने वाला है।

जिन्‍होंने, जैसे हेगड़े जी बता रहे थे solar विमान के अंदर योगा किया होगा तो हो सकता है जगह कम होगी तो उनको वो योगा सिखाया होगा कि भई तुम ऐसे नाक पकड़ों, ऐसे पैर करो, हाथ नहीं हिलता तो कोई नहीं ऐसे कर लो उन्‍होंने modify किया होगा। तो जहां जैसी आवश्‍यकता हो वैसे परिवर्तन करते हुए इसको और आधुनिक बनाना और अधिक वैज्ञानिक बनाना और विज्ञान की कसौटी पर कसता चला जाए तो विश्‍व कल्‍याण के इस काम को हम करते रहेंगे, करना होगा और उस जिम्‍मेवारी को हम निभाते रहेंगे।

मैं फिर एक बार इस सारे अभियान में विश्‍वभर का ऋणी हूं। विश्‍व की सभी सरकारों का ऋणी हूं, विश्‍व के सभी समाजों का ऋणी हूं और मैं सबका बहुत-बहुत आभार व्‍यक्‍त करता हूं।

बहुत-बहुत धन्‍यवाद।

 

 

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Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Praful Bhai Patel, my colleague in Parliament Kalaben Delkar, President of Daman Municipal Council Deepika Tandel Ji, Chairman of Daman District Panchayat Dharm Babu Patel, Chairman of Silvassa Municipal Council Somnath Devre Ji, Chairperson of Dadra Nagar Haveli District Panchayat Nisha Bhavsar Ji, Chairman of Diu Municipal Council Harish Kapadia Ji, Chairperson of Diu District Panchayat Kotia Ranjitaben, and my dear brothers and sisters who have gathered here in such a large number,

Just as you have gathered here, in Lakshadweep too a large number of people are connected with us through video, because today a new beginning of development in Lakshadweep, a new project that will bring revolutionary change in the lives of the people of Lakshadweep, has also been inaugurated and foundation stones have been laid for some schemes.

Friends,
A few years ago, when I came among you, I had said that our Daman is rapidly becoming Mini India, and today I see, on the left side is entire Bengal and on the right side is entire Assam. Daman has become a living example of Mini India. The diversity here, people from different regions residing here, gives a beautiful glimpse of the whole of India among you. You all have come in such large numbers to bless us, for this I thank you all very much.

Brothers and sisters,
I have had the opportunity to come to Daman and Diu many times. I also keep visiting Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and when I was not Chief Minister or Prime Minister, I used to come here many times. But now when I come here and see the good governance, the governance model, it feels very good. Every time I feel that compared to the last time, this region has moved miles ahead on the path of development.

Friends,

Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu had dreamt of development for decades. The generations who dreamt earlier have passed away. But today the present generation is seeing with their own eyes that the dreams their parents and grandparents used to see are now being fulfilled before their eyes. Even today, many projects related to connectivity, health, education, tourism, and urban infrastructure have been inaugurated and foundation stones laid here. These development works will make life easier for the people of Daman and the entire Union Territory. They will create new opportunities for the youth. Behind these works, the vision of Praful Bhai Patel, his and his team’s hard work is clearly visible. For this, I also appreciate Praful Bhai and his entire team. I extend many congratulations and best wishes to the people of Lakshadweep and Dadra-Nagar Haveli.

Friends,

Today as I have come among you, a pleasant news has arrived. I had already left Delhi this morning, but the figures that have just come, the news that has arrived, is truly delightful, and I also want to share this happiness with you. The figures that have come today clearly show how strong the foundation of India’s economy is. In the year 2025-26, that is, the financial year that has just ended, India has achieved a growth rate of 7.7 percent, 7.7, and the last quarter that ended on 31st March also recorded India’s growth at 7.8 percent, 7.8. And this is the fastest-growing large economy in the world. Every Indian should feel proud, this is its pace. Today the country is running on the Reform Express, today the country is witnessing such massive infrastructure development, such large-scale work is being done for the welfare of the poor, and the result of all these efforts is that today the country is moving ahead as the fastest-growing large economy. And we all know, the world is engulfed in crises, the economies of the whole world are buried under question marks, but even in this worst period of global crisis, with the collective efforts of 1.4 billion countrymen, India is not only able to sustain itself but also succeeding in staying ahead. I extend many congratulations to the countrymen for achieving this new height in the economic field, and I once again assure the nation that while facing these crises prevailing across the world, the country will continue to move forward with firm resolve, on the path of Reform, Perform, and Transform, at a rapid pace. This is my guarantee to the countrymen.

Friends,

Today development is as important for us as ensuring that our development model is sustainable. Today, on World Environment Day, our Union Territory State is realizing this resolution. Today, on one hand, development projects worth thousands of crores have been inaugurated and foundation stones laid here. At the same time, about one lakh one trees in the name of mother, one lakh saplings are also being planted here. I am proud that this is such a Union Territory which has achieved the feat of 100 percent use of solar energy in government buildings. Today, in Diu, the entire daytime electricity demand is being met only by solar power, and we have to take this further. Electricity should also be available in homes through solar energy, and not only that, families should also earn income from surplus electricity. For this, the initiative of installing rooftop solar plants has begun. I also appreciate you all for these achievements.

Friends,

Along with this, I have also been informed that the people of Daman are running a cleanliness campaign these days. This shows how cleanliness has become a part of the culture of Daman’s public life, and this culture is visible in the cleanliness efforts. I congratulate the people of Daman for these participatory efforts.

Friends,

Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, being a Union Territory, are also the identity and heritage of India. Therefore, our goals for its development are not ordinary. I remember, when I came to Silvassa last year, I gave you the example of Singapore. I had said that once Singapore was a small fishing village. But the people of Singapore dreamt, they set big goals, and today that same Singapore has become the world’s biggest business hub. Today Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu are also dreaming the same dream. These projects like Namo Airport, the iconic bridge to be built on the Damanganga river, the convention center to be built on the ‘Beach Front’, through such infrastructure we are laying the foundation of big resolutions for the future. Through these projects, your movement will become easier. New possibilities for business will be created here. The pace of development on both sides of Daman will become faster.

Friends,

Here opportunities related to the hospitality economy will increase, and along with that, facilities like Transport Nagar will also give new momentum to trade and logistics.

Friends,
The vision we have prepared for the Blue Economy in this region will also be realized only through the strength of hi-tech infrastructure. That is why, today itself, the foundation stone of modern ports is being laid in Kalpeni and Kadmat islands of Lakshadweep. All these efforts will increase the country’s strength in the Blue Economy, and as I said, these are initiatives that will change the destiny of Lakshadweep.

Friends,
In the BJP government, in our NDA government, the first criterion of development for us is-change in the lives of the poor, the deprived, the tribal, and the middle class! For this, the health sector is our very big priority. In the past years, the country has moved forward with a holistic vision for healthcare. We have solved every concern related to treatment. Today even the poorest have the facility of Ayushman Card. They have the assurance of free treatment up to 5 lakh rupees. To ensure timely diagnosis of diseases, there is the arrangement of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Affordable medicines are also available through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. To make these facilities even better and more modern, today health services are being connected with technology through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

Friends,
Due to Ayushman Cards and Jan Aushadhi Kendras alone, the poor and middle class have saved nearly 2.25 lakh crore rupees from being spent.

Brothers and sisters,
The policies of the central government have greatly benefited the people of this region too. At one time, there was a lack of good treatment facilities here. There was not even a medical college here. But now there is a medical college, and post-graduation studies have also started in it. Silvassa’s Namo Hospital has been serving thousands of people since last year. Today, Namo Hospital has also been inaugurated in Daman. The people of this region will now get the benefit of even better healthcare.

Friends,
How our government is prioritizing health is also evident in the results of the National Family Health Survey. At one time, most deliveries in India did not take place in hospitals. Today, more than 90 percent of deliveries in the country are happening in hospitals, which has greatly reduced maternal mortality and infant mortality. Due to Mission Indradhanush, India has also made good progress in the field of child vaccination. Before 2014, only 60 percent of children were fully vaccinated. Today this figure has increased to about 90 percent. There has also been a big change in the field of health security. Before 2014, less than 30 percent of families were connected with health insurance schemes. Today Ayushman Bharat has changed those figures too. Now more than 60 percent of families are getting this protection.

Friends,
If anyone has benefited the most from these efforts of the government in the field of health, it is the women power of my country.

Friends,
Earlier the youth of this region also had to go outside for higher education. But today, not one but many national-level institutes have been established here. In recent years, new school buildings have been built here, smart classrooms have also been built in schools. More than 40 thousand students are benefiting from them. I am happy that the Union Territory is gradually moving forward in the field of education. Many constructions like Swami Vivekananda Education Hub are happening here.

Brothers and sisters,
It is also our resolve that our daughters should not lag behind in this education revolution. For this, many big efforts are being made. Schemes like Saraswati Cycle Scheme and Saraswati Vidya Yojana are helping the daughters here a lot.

Friends,
Today India is trying that the youth of the country should get the right direction along with the degree. They should get such exposure that connects local talent with global opportunities. In fields like design, law, engineering, medical education, IT, drone, and renewable energy, our present preparation will strengthen India’s workforce. Therefore, the expansion of professional institutions is very important.

Friends,
Today the foundation stone of the eighteenth campus of NIFT has been laid. This institution will connect the youth here with global exposure. New courses like Drone Technician have also started in ITI Daman. Training programs related to PM Vishwakarma and PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme are also benefiting the youth.

Friends,
Sports in the country have also been advanced with new thinking. Our sports are no longer limited to big cities or big stadiums. Efforts like Khelo India have given youth a new platform to showcase their talent. Because of this, children from small regions are coming forward at the national level in the field of sports, and this region has also benefited from it. Diu has emerged as a big center of beach sports today. The Beach Games held at Ghoghla Beach have also drawn the country’s attention to this region. Today modern sports infrastructure is continuously being developed here. The Football Center in Khanvel and the Volleyball Training Center in Daman are strengthening the sports culture here.

Friends,
Today the country’s big focus is also on tourism. Our effort is that tourism should promote local art and culture. Small places should also be connected with big opportunities. Efforts like ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ have inspired people to know about the diversity of the country. Today heritage tourism, beach tourism, eco-tourism, adventure tourism in India are getting new energy.

Friends,
In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, tourism is also a sector with immense possibilities. This region has been blessed with natural beauty. That is why the policies the country has worked on regarding tourism have greatly benefited Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu. In 2021, about 6 lakh tourists came here. In 2025, this number increased to about 50 lakh. That means in just a few years, tourism footfall has increased nearly tenfold. This has been possible due to better infrastructure, better facilities, and clean beaches. Daman Night Market, Ramsetu Sea-Front, Namopath Sea-Front, Nani Daman Fort, Gangeshwar Temple Complex, such numerous places are today becoming the new identity of this entire region.

Friends,
To fulfill the dreams of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, we also have to increase the industrial strength here. It is also a matter of pride that this Union Territory has made its distinct identity in the field of man-made fiber. Dadra and Nagar Haveli are recognized as the National Man-Made Fibre Capital. This region is also continuously progressing in plastic export. The government has also made continuous efforts to support industries and MSMEs here. MSMEs and other industries here have been provided financial assistance of more than crores of rupees. New opportunities are opening up for small and cottage industries of the Union Territory. I am confident that in the coming time this region will become a big hub of manufacturing.

Friends,
When sensitive governance is combined with the vision of development, transformation rapidly takes shape on the ground. Seeing the impact of our efforts in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu gives satisfaction. I have full faith in the people of this land. The youth here, the mothers and sisters here, the farmers, artisans, laborers, and entrepreneurs here will take this development journey further in the coming years. I assure you, the central government will stand shoulder to shoulder with you to fulfill your dreams. With this belief, I once again extend many congratulations to you for the development projects. Say with me, Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Thank you very much.