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Illustrious Sanskrit Scholars honoured

Published By : Admin | July 12, 2010 | 11:49 IST

Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on Monday, presented bonze citation, Shawl and Sanskrit Scholar Awards to illustrious Sanskrit Scholars at a ceremony held at Gandhinagar town-hall. The Sanskrit Scholar Award also carries cash purse of Rs. 50,000/.

CM expressed his firm resolve to prepare 1 Lac. youth, who can speak in Sanskrit, he was speaking after presenting awards to as many as 12 Sanskrit Scholars. To mark the birth anniversary of renowned Sanskrit poet Kalidas, the play based on theme of Meghdoot mesmerized the audiences. CM also released a C.D, which is having a collection of Sanskrit Garba.

Expressing his deep admiration for Sanskrit literature, CM lauded the self less and sustained efforts made by Sanskrit Scholars. Indian Language, which has been based on Sanskrit, expresses emotions and depicts our rich-culture, template of expression it motivates us to shed our ego. CM stressed to preserve the treasure-trove, the knowledge enshrined in Sanskrit for the coming generations. Unfortunately, under the evil influences of British Rule, we lost touch with Vedic-Maths and Vedic –Science, CM further highlighted the richness of classical-Sanskrit -literature, which not only depicts our life-cycle but has a sound knowledge. Shri Modijee detailed the initiatives taken by his Government to revive the glory of Sanskrit language.

Shri Indravadan Vishnuprasad Trivedi, Shri Narayanprasad Narmadashankar Oza, Shri Mansukhlal Dayashankar Joshi, Acharya Shashtri Fulshankar Giraja Shankar Vyas, Shri Ambaram Joshi, Shashtri Shri Amrutlal Dave, Shri Anandshankar Joshi, Ranchodlal Pandit and Ghanshyam Shukla were honored by CM.

For their outstanding contribution to Sanskrit literature, those who are honoured with State’s Sahitya –Gaurav Award are Shri Dahyabhai Shashtri, Shri Rajendra Nanavati and Shri Harshdev Madhav.

Minister Shri Fakirbhai Vaghela highlighted the glory and cultural contribution of Sanskrit language. Prabhari Minister Shri Parbat Patel was also present.

Earlier, delivering welcome address Cultural Secretary Shri Bhagyesh Jha highlighted the theme of ceremony. President- Sanskrit Bharati Gujarat- Shri Girish Thakar proposed vote of thanks.

Vice Chancellor of Sanskrit University Shri Pankaj Jani, eminent poets and literates attended the ceremony.

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English translation of India's National Statement at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
October 10, 2024

Your Majesty,

Excellencies,

Thank you all for your valuable insights and suggestions. We are committed to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and ASEAN. I am confident that together we will continue to strive for human welfare, regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

We will continue to take steps to enhance not only physical connectivity but also economic, digital, cultural, and spiritual ties.

Friends,

In the context of this year's ASEAN Summit theme, "Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience,” I would like to share a few thoughts.

Today is the tenth day of the tenth month, so I would like to share ten suggestions.

First, to promote tourism between us, we could declare 2025 as the "ASEAN-India Year of Tourism.” For this initiative, India will commit USD 5 million.

Second, to commemorate a decade of India’s Act East Policy, we could organise a variety of events between India and ASEAN countries. By connecting our artists, youth, entrepreneurs, and think tanks etc., we can include initiatives such as a Music Festival, Youth Summit, Hackathon, and Start-up Festival as part of this celebration.

Third, under the "India-ASEAN Science and Technology Fund," we could hold an annual Women Scientists’ Conclave.

Fourth, the number of Masters scholarships for students from ASEAN countries at the newly established Nalanda University will be increased twofold. Additionally, a new scholarship scheme for ASEAN students at India’s agricultural universities will also be launched starting this year.

Fifth, the review of the "ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement” should be completed by 2025. This will strengthen our economic relations and will help in creating a secure, resilient and reliable supply chain.

Sixth, for disaster resilience, USD 5 million will be allocated from the "ASEAN-India Fund." India’s National Disaster Management Authority and the ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance Centre can work together in this area.

Seventh, to ensure Health Resilience, the ASEAN-India Health Ministers Meeting can be institutionalised. Furthermore, we invite two experts from each ASEAN country to attend India’s Annual National Cancer Grid ‘Vishwam Conference.’

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I am confident that my ten ideas will gain your support. And our teams will collaborate to implement them.

Thank you very much.