PM addresses inaugural ceremony of World Culture Festival

Published By : Admin | March 11, 2016 | 20:01 IST
PM Modi addresses inaugural ceremony of the #WorldCultureFestival in New Delhi
#WorldCultureFestival: PM Modi compliments Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for the great work being done by #AOL foundation
#WorldCultureFestival: India has a lot to contribute to the world
Through the Art of Living, the world has been able to appreciate India: PM #WorldCultureFestival
Determination to achieve one's goal in the face of adversity requires the 'art of living': PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the inaugural ceremony of the World Culture Festival in New Delhi. The festival has been organized by the Art of Living Foundation, to commemorate 35 years of the organization's service to mankind.

Welcoming people from across the world who have gathered in Delhi for the World Culture Festival, the Prime Minister complimented Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for the great work being done by the Art of Living Foundation in over 150 countries.

Shri Narendra Modi recalled a reception organized by the Art of Living Foundation in Mongolia, and said that India had a lot to contribute to the world, but in order to be able to do so, it was first necessary to appreciate the uniqueness and the breadth of Indian culture. He said that through the Art of Living, the world has been able to appreciate India.

Speaking at length about "the art of living," the Prime Minister said that the determination to achieve one's goal, in the face of adversity, required, 'the art of living.'

The Prime Minister's address was preceded by addresses from a large number of dignitaries from around the world, and a cultural programme featuring a large number of participants.

Click here to read the full text speech

Explore More
প্রধান মন্ত্রীনা শ্রী রাম জন্মভুমি মন্দির দ্বাজরোহন উৎসবতা পীখিবা ৱারোলগী মৈতৈলোন্দা হন্দোকপা

Popular Speeches

প্রধান মন্ত্রীনা শ্রী রাম জন্মভুমি মন্দির দ্বাজরোহন উৎসবতা পীখিবা ৱারোলগী মৈতৈলোন্দা হন্দোকপা
Oman, India’s Gulf 'n' West Asia Gateway

Media Coverage

Oman, India’s Gulf 'n' West Asia Gateway
NM on the go

Nm on the go

Always be the first to hear from the PM. Get the App Now!
...
Prime Minister condoles passing of renowned writer Vinod Kumar Shukla ji
December 23, 2025

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled passing of renowned writer and Jnanpith Awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla ji. Shri Modi stated that he will always be remembered for his invaluable contribution to the world of Hindi literature.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से सम्मानित प्रख्यात लेखक विनोद कुमार शुक्ल जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। हिन्दी साहित्य जगत में अपने अमूल्य योगदान के लिए वे हमेशा स्मरणीय रहेंगे। शोक की इस घड़ी में मेरी संवेदनाएं उनके परिजनों और प्रशंसकों के साथ हैं। ओम शांति।"