PM Modi addresses inaugural session of PIO-Parliamentary conference

Published By : Admin | January 9, 2018 | 11:32 IST
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the inaugural session of the PIO-Parliamentarian Conference in New Delhi. 

Welcoming the delegates to the Conference, the Prime Minister said that while many people may have left India over the course of hundreds of years, India continues to have a place in their minds and hearts. He said it is not surprising that people of Indian origin have integrated themselves fully with their adopted lands. He added that while they kept the Indian-ness alive in themselves, they also imbibed the language, food, and dress of those countries. 

The Prime Minister said that it appears as if a Mini World Parliament of Indian origin is gathered in Delhi today. He noted that persons of Indian origin are today Prime Ministers of Mauritius, Portugal and Ireland. He added that persons of Indian origin have also been Heads of State and Heads of Government in many other countries. 

The Prime Minister said that the global impression about India has changed over the last three to four years. He said the reason for this is that India is transforming itself. He said the hopes and aspirations of India are at an all time high. He said signs of irreversible change are visible in every sector. 

The Prime Minister said that PIOs are like permanent ambassadors of India, wherever they reside, and he always attempts to meet them when he is travelling abroad. 

The Prime Minister praised External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj for continuously keeping an eye on issues being faced by Indian citizens abroad. In this context, he mentioned the "MADAD" portal for real time monitoring and response of consular grievances. 

The Prime Minister said that the Government believes that NRIs are partners for India's development. He said that NRIs have an important position in the Action Agenda till 2020, drafted by the NITI Aayog. 

The Prime Minister said that the values of Indian civilization and culture can provide guidance to the entire world, in an era of instability. 

The Prime Minister said that India has very close ties with ASEAN countries, which will be showcased during Republic Day, a few days from now. 

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today stated that the past 12 years of the government have been dedicated to trust, development, and public welfare. The Prime Minister noted that with the blessings of 140 crore countrymen and the spirit of Nation First, no stone has been left unturned in empowering the youth, women, and farmer brothers and sisters.

Shri Modi observed that it is the result of relentless efforts that today the country has gained a new identity across the world, from infrastructure to the digital revolution. To realize the resolution of a Viksit Bharat, the Prime Minister affirmed that the government will continue to move forward on this path of service, good governance, and prosperity.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"हमारी सरकार के बीते 12 वर्ष विश्वास, विकास और जनकल्याण को समर्पित रहे हैं। 140 करोड़ देशवासियों के आशीर्वाद और राष्ट्र प्रथम की भावना से हमने युवाओं, महिलाओं और अपने किसान भाई-बहनों को सशक्त बनाने में कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ी है। यह हमारे अथक प्रयासों का ही परिणाम है कि इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर से लेकर डिजिटल क्रांति तक आज देश को दुनियाभर में एक नई पहचान मिली है। विकसित भारत के संकल्प को साकार करने के लिए हम सेवा, सुशासन और समृद्धि के इसी पथ पर निरंतर आगे बढ़ते रहेंगे।

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