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Gujarat Governor Dr.Shrimati Kamala and Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi felicitated families of martyrs of war, gallantry award winners and battle disabled soldiers in a program organized at Ahmedabad today to honor ex-servicemen. They also felicitated families of solders of World War II.

Financial assistance was given to beneficiaries of various schemes on the occasion.

Governor described the services rendered by the defence personnel as patriotism of an excellent nature. She said that military personnel are showing an unparalleled bravery and commitment in safeguarding our large country and that the entire nation is feeling proud of them.

It is commendable that Rajya Sainik Board has built Gaurav Senani Bhavan in Ahmedabad in golden jubilee year of Gujarat where various services are being provided to retired and serving soldiers, she said.

Chief Minister, with a view to encourage youths of Gujarat to join military, announced insurance cover scheme for the youths who get selected in military services. Gujarat government is taking help of ex-servicemen to train state’s youth for military services. Selection ratio of Gujarat’s youth in military services has increased to 38% from seven percent in the past, he said.

Chief Minister gave outline of the state government’s planning of starting Naval NCC unit for giving training to seafarers to recruit them in Navy.

State government has set up Raksha Shakti University with an aim to train youths to render services on senior posts in military and this university will prove helpful not only to youths of Gujarat but of entire country, he said.

He hailed the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought for the nation and said that one of the over-bridges in Ahmedabad is named in the memory of field marshal manekshaw. He said that Gujarat is the only state in the country which honored its martyrs by naming their schools or birthplace after them.

Minister of State for Home Shri Praful Patel, Chief Secretary Shri A.K.Joti, Chief Additional Secretary for Home Shri Balwantsinh, high officials of military services and invitees were present on the occasion.

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September 27, 2023
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“I have also been connected to the country and the world through my YouTube channel. I also have subscribers in decent numbers”
“Together, we can bring transformation in the lives of a vast population in our country”
“Awaken the nation, initiate a movement”
“Subscribe to my channel and hit the Bell Icon to receive all my updates”

My YouTuber friends, today I am extremely happy to be here among you as a fellow YouTuber. I am also just like you, not any different. Since 15 years, I have also been connected to the country and the world through a YouTube channel. I also have subscribers in decent numbers.

I have been told that a big community of about 5,000 creators, aspiring creators is present here today. Some work on gaming, some educate on technology, some do food blogging, while some are travel bloggers or lifestyle influencers.

Friends, for years, I have been observing how your content impacts the people of our country. And we have an opportunity to make this impact even more effective. Together, we can bring transformation in the lives of a vast population in our country. Together, we can empower and strengthen many more individuals. Together, we can easily teach and make crores of people understand important matters. We can connect them with us.

Friends, although there are thousands of videos on my channel, the most satisfying for me has been when I talked to lakhs of students in our country through YouTube on subjects like exam stress, expectation management, productivity.

When I am amidst such a big creative community of the country, I feel like talking to you about some topics. These topics are connected with mass movement, the power of the people of the country is the basis for their success.

The first topic is cleanliness - Swachh Bharat became a big campaign in the last nine years. Everyone contributed to it, children brought an emotional power to it. Celebrities gave it heights, people in all corners of the country turned it into a mission and YouTubers like you made cleanliness more cool.

But we don't have to stop. Till the time cleanliness does not become India’s identity, we won’t stop. Therefore, cleanliness must be a priority for each one of you.

The second topic is - Digital payments. Due to the success of UPI, India today has 46 percent share in digital payments of the world. You should inspire more and more people of the country to make digital payments, teach them to make digital payments in simple language through your videos.

Another topic is Vocal For Local. In our country, so many products are made at the local level. The skill of our local artisans is amazing. You can promote them also through your work, and help in making India's local turn global.

And I have one more request. Inspire others also, make an emotional appeal that we will buy the product that has the fragrance of our soil, which has the sweat of a labourer or artisan of our country. Whether it's Khadi, handicrafts, handloom, or anything else. Awaken the nation, initiate a movement.

And one more thing I'd like to suggest from my side. Along with the identity that you have as a YouTuber, can you add an activity. Consider putting a question at the end of each episode or provide action points to do something. People can do the activity and share it with you. This way, your popularity will also grow, and people will not just listen but also engage in doing something.

I really enjoyed talking to all of you. What do you say at the end of your videos... I will also repeat it: Subscribe to my channel and hit the Bell Icon to receive all my updates.

Wishing you all the best.