QuoteOur focus is to make our education system the most advanced and modern for students of our country: PM
Quote21st century is the era of knowledge. This is the time for increased focus on learning, research, innovation: PM Modi
QuoteYoungsters should not stop doing three things: Learning, Questioning, Solving: PM Modi

आप एक से बढ़कर एक Solutions पर काम कर रहे हैं। देश के सामने जो Challenges हैं, ये उनका Solution तो देते ही हैं, Data, Digitization और Hi-tech Future को लेकर भारत की Aspirations को भी मज़बूत करते हैं।

साथियों, हमें हमेशा से गर्व रहा है कि बीती सदियों में हमने दुनिया को एक से बढ़कर एक बेहतरीन साइंटिस्ट, बेहतरीन Technicians, Technology Enterprise leaders दिए हैं। लेकिन ये 21वीं सदी है और तेजी से बदलती हुई दुनिया में, भारत को अपनी वही प्रभावी भूमिका निभाने के लिए उतनी ही तेजी से हमें खुदको भी बदलना होगा।

इसी सोच के साथ अब देश में Innovation के लिए, Research के लिए, Design के लिए, Development के लिए, Entreprise के लिए ज़रूरी Eco-system तेजी से तैयार किया जा रहा है। अब बहुत ज्यादा जोर दिया जा रहा है Quality of Education पर, 21वीं सदी की Technology को साथ लेकर, 21वीं सदी की जरूरतों को पूरा करने वाली Education system भी उतनी ही ज़रूरी है ।

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प्रधानमंत्री ई-विद्या कार्यक्रम हो या फिर अटल इनोवेशन मिशन, देश में साइंटिफिक टेम्परामेंट बढ़ाने के लिए अनेक क्षेत्रों में स्कॉलरशिप का विस्तार हो, या स्पोर्टस की दुनिया से जुड़े Talent को मॉर्डर्न फेसिलिटीज और आर्थिक मदद, रीसर्च को बढ़ावा देने वाली योजनाएं हों या फिर भारत में वर्ल्ड क्लास 20 Institutes of Eminence के निर्माण का मिशन, ऑनलाइन एजुकेशन के लिए नए संसाधनों का निर्माण हो या फिर स्मार्ट इंडिया हैकाथॉन जैसे ये अभियान, प्रयास यही है कि भारत की Education और आधुनिक बने, मॉडर्न बने, यहां के Talent को पूरा अवसर मिले।

साथियों, इसी कड़ी में कुछ दिन पहले देश की नई Education Policy का ऐलान किया गया है। ये पॉलिसी, 21वीं सदी के नौजवानों की सोच, उनकी जरूरतें, उनकी आशाओं-अपेक्षाओं और आकांक्षाओं को देखते हुए बनाने का व्यापक प्रयास हुआ है। 5 वर्ष तक देश-भर में इसके हर बिंदु पर व्यापक Debate और Discussions हुए हैं, हर स्तर पर हुए, तब जाकर ये नीति बनी है।

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ये सच्चे अर्थ में पूरे भारत को, भारत के सपनो को, भारत के भावी पीढ़ी की आशा आकांशाओ को अपने में समेटे हुए नए भारत की शिक्षा नीति आयी है। इसमें हर क्षेत्र, हर राज्य के विद्वानों के विचारों को समाहित किया गया है। इसलिए ये सिर्फ एक Policy Document नहीं है बल्कि 130 करोड़ से अधिक भारतीयों की Aspirations का Reflection भी है।

साथियों, आप भी अपने आसपास देखते होंगे, आज भी अनेक बच्चों को लगता है कि उनको एक ऐसे विषय के आधार पर जज किया जाता है, जिसमें उसका इंटरेस्ट ही नहीं है। मां-बाप का, रिश्तेदारों का, दोस्तों का, पूरे environment का प्रेशर होता है तो वो दूसरों द्वारा चुने गए सबजेक्ट्स पढ़ने लगते हैं। इस अप्रोच ने देश को एक बहुत बड़ी आबादी ऐसी दी है, जो पढ़ी-लिखी तो है, लेकिन जो उसने पढ़ा है उसमें से अधिकांश, उसके काम नहीं आता। डिग्रियों के अंबार के बाद भी वो अपने आप में एक अधूरापन महसूस करता है। उसके भीतर जो आत्मविश्वास पैदा होना चाहिए, जो Confidence आना चाहिए, उसकी कमी वह महसूस करता है । इसका प्रभाव उसकी पूरी लाइफ की Journey पर पड़ता है।

साथियों, नई एजूकेशन पॉलिसी के माध्यम से इसी अप्रोच को बदलने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है, पहले की कमियों को दूर किया जा रहा है। भारत की शिक्षा व्यवस्था में अब एक सिसटेमिक रिफॉर्म, शिक्षा का Intent और Content, दोनों को Transform करने का प्रयास है।

Friends,

The 21st century is the era of knowledge. This is the time to increase focus on: Learning, Research, Innovation. And, this is exactly what India's National Education Policy, 2020 does. This Policy wants to make your School, College and University experience: Fruitful Broad-based. One that guides you to your natural passions.

Friends, You are among the best and brightest of India. This Hackathon is not the first problem you have tried to solve. Nor is this the last. I want you, and youngsters like you not to stop doing three things: Learning, Questioning, Solving.

When you learn, you get the wisdom to question. When you question, you get out-of-the-box methods to solve problems. When you do that, you grow. Due to your effort, our nation grows. Our planet prospers .

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Friends, India's National Education Policy reflects these spirits. We are shifting from: The burden of the school bag, which does not last beyond school. To the boon of learning which helps for life. From simply memorizing to critical thinking. For years, the limitations of the system had an adverse effect on the lives of students. No longer! The National Education Policy reflects the aspirations of young India. It is not process centric, It is people centric and future centric.

Friends, Among the most exciting things of the Policy is the emphasis on inter-disciplinary study. This concept has been gaining popularity. And, rightly so. One size does not fit all. One subject does not define who you are. There are no limits to discovering something new. Human history has many examples of stalwarts who have excelled in diverse areas. Be it Aryabhata, Leonardo da Vinci, Helen Keller, Gurudev Tagore. Now, we have done away with some traditional boundaries between arts, science, commerce. If someone is interested, they can learn: Maths and Music together, or Coding and Chemistry together. This will ensure the focus is on what the student wants to learn. Rather than what the student is expected to, by society. Inter-disciplinary studies gives you control. In the process, it also makes you flexible.

In the National Education Policy, Flexibility has been given great importance. There are provisions for multiple entry and exits. No one way streets for a student. The Under-Graduate experience can either be a three or four year journey. Students will enjoy the advantages of an Academic Bank of Credit, which will store all the academic credits acquired. These can be transferred and counted in the final degree. Such flexibility was long needed in our education system. I am happy the National Education Policy has addressed this aspect .

Friends, National Education Policy is big on access to education starting from primary education. In Higher Education, the aim is to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio to 50 percent by 2035. Other efforts be it Gender Inclusion Fund, Special Education Zones, options for Open and Distance Learning will also help.

साथियों, हमारे संविधान के मुख्य शिल्पी, हमारे देश के महान शिक्षाविद बाबा साहेब आंबेडकर कहते थे कि शिक्षा ऐसी होनी चाहिए जो सभी की पहुंच में हो, सभी के लिए सुलभ हो। ये शिक्षा नीति, उनके इस विचार को भी समर्पित है। ये Education Policy, Job seekers के बजाय Job Creators बनाने पर बल देती है। यानि एक प्रकार से ये हमारे Mindset में, हमारी अप्रोच में ही रिफॉर्म लाने का प्रयास है। इस पॉलिसी के फोकस में एक ऐसे आत्मनिर्भर युवा का निर्माण करना है, जो ये तय कर पाएगा कि उसको Job करनी है, Service करनी है या फिर Entrepreneur बनना है।

साथियों, हमारे देश में भाषा- Language हमेशा से एक संवेदनशील विषय रही है। इसी एक बड़ी वजह ये है कि हमारे यहां स्थानीय भाषा को अपने हाल पर ही छोड़ दिया गया, उसे पनपने और आगे बढ़ने का मौका बहुत कम मिला। अब एजुकेशन पॉलिसी में जो बदलाव लाए गए हैं, उससे भारत की भाषाएं आगे बढ़ेंगी, उनका और विकास होगा। ये भारत के ज्ञान को तो बढ़ाएंगी ही, भारत की एकता को भी बढ़ाएंगी। हमारी भारतीय भाषाओं में कितनी ही समृद्ध रचनाएं हैं, सदियों का ज्ञान है, अनुभव है, इन सबका अब और विस्तार होगा। इससे विश्व का भी भारत की समृद्ध भाषाओं से परिचय होगा। और एक बहुत बड़ा लाभ ये होगा की विद्यार्थियों को अपने शुरुआती वर्षों में अपनी ही भाषा में सीखने को मिलेगा।

इससे उनका टेलेंट और पुष्पित पल्लवित होने के लिए मैं समझाता हुआ बहुत अवसर होगा, वो सहज होकर, बिना दबाव के नयी चीज़े सीखने के लिए प्रेरित होगा,के शिक्षा से जुड़़ पाएंगे। वैसे भी आज GDP के आधार पर विश्व के top 20 देशों की लिस्ट देखें तो ज्यादातर देश अपनी गृह भाषा, मातृ भाषा में ही शिक्षा देते हैं। ये देश अपने देश में युवाओं की सोच और समझ को अपनी भाषा में विकसित करते हैं और दुनिया के साथ संवाद के लिए दूसरी भाषाओं पर भी बल देते हैं। यही नीति और रणनीति 21वीं सदी के भारत के लिए भी बहुत उपयोगी होने वाली है। भारत के पास तो भाषाओं का अद्भुत खज़ाना है, जिनको सीखने के लिए एक जीवन भी कम पड़ जाता है और आज दुनिया भी उसके लिए ललायित है।

साथियों, नई शिक्षा नीति की एक और खास बात है। इसमें Local पर जितना फोकस है, उतना ही उसको Global के साथ Integrate करने पर भी बल दिया गया है। एक ओर जहां स्थानीय लोक कलाओं और विद्याओं, शास्त्रीय कला और ज्ञान को स्वभाविक स्थान देने की बात है तो वहीं Top Global Institutions को भारत में campus खोलने का आमंत्रण भी है। इससे हमारे युवाओं को भारत में ही Word Class Exposure और Opportunities भी मिलेंगी और Global Competition के लिए ज्यादा तैयारी भी हो सकेगी। इससे भारत में विश्वस्तरीय संस्थान के निर्माण में, भारत को ग्लोबल एजुकेशन का हब बनाने में भी बहुत सहायता मिलेगी।

साथियों, देश की युवा शक्ति पर मुझे हमेशा से बहुत भरोसा रहा है। ये भरोसा क्यों है, ये देश के युवाओं ने बार-बार साबित किया है। हाल ही में कोरोना से बचाव के लिए फेस शील्ड्स की डिमांड एकदम बढ़ गई थी। इस डिमांड को 3D Printing टेक्नॉलॉजी के साथ पूरा करने के लिए बड़े पैमाने पर देश के युवा आगे आए। PPEs और दूसरे Medical Devices के लिए जिस प्रकार देश के युवा इनोवेटर्स, युवा Entrepreneurs सामने आए हैं, उसकी चर्चा हर तरफ है। आरोग्य सेतु ऐप के रूप में युवा डेवलपर्स ने कोविड की ट्रैकिंग के लिए एक बेहतरीन मीडियम देश को बहुत कम समय में तैयार करके दिया है।

साथियों, आप सभी युवा, आत्मनिर्भरता के लिए भारत की Aspiration की ऊर्जा हैं। देश के गरीब को एक Better Life देने के, Ease of Living के हमारे लक्ष्य को हासिल करने में आप सभी युवाओं की भूमिका बहुत अहम है। मेरा हमेशा से ये मानना रहा है कि देश के सामने आने वाली ऐसी कोई चुनौती नहीं है जिससे हमारा युवा टक्कर ना ले सके, उसका समाधान ना ढूंढ सके। हर जरूरत के समय जब भी देश ने अपने युवा इनोवेटर्स की तरफ देखा है, उन्होंने निराश नहीं किया है।

स्मार्ट इंडिया हैकाथॉन के माध्यम से भी बीते सालों में अद्भुत Innovations देश को मिले हैं। मुझे पूरा विश्वास है कि इस Hackathon के बाद भी आप सभी युवा साथी, देश की जरूरतों को समझते हुए, देश को आत्मनिर्भर बनाने के लिए, नए-नए solutions पर काम करते रहेंगे।

एक बार फिर आप सभी को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं देता हूँ।

बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।

 

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Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar Ji
Members of the Cabinet,
All the Dignitaries present today,
Members of the Indian diaspora,

Ladies & Gentlemen,

Namaskar !
Seeta Ram !
Jai Shri Ram !

Can you mark something… what a coincidence!

It is a matter of immense pride and joy for me to be with all of you this evening. I thank Prime Minister Kamla Ji for her wonderful hospitality and kind words.

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I arrived a short while ago in this beautiful land of Humming Birds.And, my very first engagement is with the Indian community here. It feels completely natural. After all, we are part of one family. I thank you for your warmth and affection.

Friends,

I know the story of the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago is about courage. The circumstances your ancestors faced could have broken even the strongest of spirits. But they faced hardships with hope. They met problems with persistence.

They left the Ganga and Yamuna behind but carried the Ramayan in their hearts. They left their soil, but not their soul. They were not just migrants. They were messengers of a timeless civilization. Their contributions have benefitted this country - culturally, economically and spiritually. Just look at the impact that you have all had on this beautiful nation.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar Ji - as the first woman Prime Minister of this country. Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo Ji - as the female President. Late Shri Basdeo Pandey, the son of a farmer, rose to become Prime Minister and a respected global leader. Eminent math scholar Rudranath Capildeo, Music Icon Sundar Popo, Cricketing talent Daren Ganga, and Sewdass Sadhu, whose devotion built the Temple in the Sea. The list of achievers goes on.

You, the children of Girmitiyas, are not defined by struggle anymore. You are defined by your success, your service, and your values. Honestly, there must be something magical in the "doubles” and "dal poori” — because you have doubled the success of this great nation!

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Friends,

When I last visited 25 years ago, we all admired the cover drives and pull shots of Lara. Today, it is Sunil Narine and Nicholas Pooran who ignite the same excitement in the hearts of our youth. Between then and now, our friendship has grown even stronger.

Benaras, Patna, Kolkata, Delhi may be cities in India. But they are also names of streets here. Navratra, Mahashivratri, Janmasthmi are celebrated here with joy, spirit and pride. Chowtal and Baithak Gana continue to thrive here.

I can see the warmth of many familiar faces. And I see curiosity in the bright eyes of a younger generation - keen to know and grow together. Truly, our bonds go well beyond geography and generations.

Friends,

I know of your deep faith in Prabhu Shri Ram.

एक सौ अस्सी साल बीतल हो, मन न भुलल हो, भजन राम के, हर दिल में गूंजल हो ।

The Ram-Leelas in Sangre Grande and Dow Village are said to be truly unique. Shri Ram Charit Manas says,

राम धामदा पुरी सुहावनि।
लोक समस्त बिदित अति पावनि।।

It means, the sacred city of Prabhu Shri Ram is so beautiful that its glory is spread across the world. I am sure you all welcomed the return of Ram Lalla to Ayodhya after 500 years with great joy.

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We remember, you had sent holy water and Shilas for building the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. I have also brought something here with a similar sense of devotion. It is my honour to bring a replica of Ram Mandir and some water from the river Sarayu in Ayodhya.

जन्मभूमि मम पुरी सुहावनि ।
उत्तर दिसि बह सरजू पावनि ।।
जा मज्जन ते बिनहिं प्रयासा ।
मम समीप नर पावहिं बासा ।।

Prabhu Shri Ram says that the glory of Ayodhya springs from the holy Sarayu. Whoever takes a dip in its water, finds eternal union with Shri Ram himself.

सरयू जी और पवित्र संगम का ये जल, आस्था का अमृत है। ये वो प्रवाहमान धारा है, जो हमारे मूल्यों को...हमारे संस्कारों को हमेशा जीवंत रखती है।

You all know that earlier this year, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, the Maha Kumbh took place. I have the honour to carry water from the Maha Kumbh also with me. I request Kamla ji to offer the holy waters of the Sarayu River and Maha Kumbh to the Ganga Dhara here. May these holy waters bless the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

Friends,

We deeply value the strength and support of our diaspora. With over 35 million people spread across the world, the Indian diaspora is our pride. As I have often said, each one of you is a Rashtradoot – an Ambassador of India’s values, culture and heritage.

This year, when we hosted the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in Bhubaneshwar, Her Excellency President Christine Carla Kangaloo ji was our Chief Guest. A few years ago, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Ji had honoured us with her presence.

At the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, I announced several initiatives to honour and connect with the Girmitiya community across the world. We are mapping the past and bringing people closer for a bright future. We are actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya Community. Documenting the villages and cities in India from which their ancestors migrated, identifying the places where they have settled, studying and preserving the legacy of the Girmitiya ancestors, and working to organise World Girmitiya Conferences regularly. This will support the deep and historic ties with our brothers and sisters in Trinidad and Tobago as well.

Today, I am happy to announce that OCI cards will now be given to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago. You are not just connected by blood or surname. You are connected by belonging. India looks out you, India welcomes you, and India embraces you.

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Friends,

प्रधानमंत्री कमला जी के पूर्वज बिहार के बक्सर में रहा करते थे। कमला जी वहां जाकर भी आई हैं.... लोग इन्हें बिहार की बेटी मानते हैं

People in India consider Prime Minister Kamla ji as the daughter of Bihar.

यहां उपस्थित अनेक लोगों के पूर्वज बिहार से ही आए थे। बिहार की विरासत... भारत के साथ ही दुनिया का भी गौरव है। लोकतंत्र हो, राजनीति हो, कूटनीति हो, हायर एजुकेशन हो...बिहार ने सदियों पहले दुनिया को ऐसे अनेक विषयों में नई दिशा दिखाई थी। मुझे विश्वास है, 21वीं सदी की दुनिया के लिए भी बिहार की धरती से, नई प्रेरणाएं, नए अवसर निकलेंगे।

Like Kamla ji, there are many people here whose roots lie in Bihar. The heritage of Bihar is a matter of pride for all of us.

Friends,

I am sure everyone among you feels proud when India grows. For New India, even the sky is not the limit. You all must have cheered when India’s Chandrayaan landed on the moon. The place where it landed, we have named it Shiv Shakti point.

You must have also heard the news recently. An Indian astronaut is on board the International Space Station even as we speak. We are now working on a manned space mission – Gaganyaan. The time is not far when an Indian will walk on the moon and India will have its own space station.

हम अब तारों को सिर्फ गिनते नहीं हैं...आदित्य मिशन के रूप में...उनके पास तक जाने का प्रयास करते हैं।हमारे लिए अब चंदा मामा दूर के नहीं हैं ।हम अपनी मेहनत से असंभव को भी संभव बना रहे हैं।

India’s achievements in space are not just ours. We are sharing its fruits with the rest of the world.

Friends,

India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. Soon, we will be among the top three economies of the world. The fruits of India’s growth and progress are reaching the most needy.

भारत ने दिखाया है कि गरीबों को सशक्त करके... Empower करके... गरीबी को हराया जा सकता है। पहली बार करोड़ों लोगों में विश्वास जागा है, कि भारत गरीबी से मुक्त हो सकता है।

The World Bank has noted that India has lifted over 250 million people above extreme poverty in the last decade. India’s growth is being powered by our innovative and energetic youth.

Today, India is the third largest startup hub in the world. Nearly half of these startups also have women as directors. Nearly 120 startups have got unicorn status. National missions for AI, Semiconductor and Quantum computing are becoming the new engines of growth. In a way, innovation is becoming a mass movement.

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized digital payments. Nearly 50% of the world's real-time digital transactions take place in India. I congratulate Trinidad & Tobago for being the first country in the region to adopt UPI. Now sending money will be as easy as sending a ‘good morning’ text message! And I promise, it will be faster than West Indies bowling.

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Friends,

Our Mission Manufacturing is working to make India a manufacturing hub. We have become the world’s second largest mobile manufacturer. We are exporting railway locomotives to the world.

Our defence exports have increased 20-fold in just the last decade. We are not just making in India. We are making for the world. As we grow, we are ensuring that it is of mutual benefit to the world.

Friends,

Today’s India is a land of opportunities. Whether it is business, tourism, education, or healthcare, India has a lot to offer.

Your ancestors took a long and difficult journey, over a 100 days across the seas, to reach here – Saat Samandar Par! Today, that same journey takes just a few hours. I encourage you all to visit India more, in person, not just virtually on social media!

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Visit the villages of your ancestors. Walk the soil they walked on. Bring your children, bring your neighbours. Bring anyone who enjoys chai and a good story. We will welcome you all – with open arms, warm hearts, and jalebi!

With these words, I thank you all once again for the love and affection you have shown to me.

I specially thank Prime Minister Kamla Ji for honouring me with your highest national award.

बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद.

Namaskar !
Sita Ram !
Jai Shri Ram !