The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today expressed anger at self-styled “gau-rakshaks” (cow-protectors) who “run shops in the name of cow protection,” and urged action against criminals who masquerade as protectors of the cow. In a unique “townhall” interaction that marked two years of MyGov, - the Government’s web platform for participatory governance - the Prime Minister asked State Governments to prepare a dossier of such people. Mentioning how cows were dying due to plastic consumption, he urged all those who were genuinely concerned about the welfare of cows to devote their efforts to ensuring that cows do not consume plastic.
The Prime Minister answered a range of questions on various subjects such as good governance, foreign policy, and participatory democracy.
He said that the spirit of democracy is incomplete if one thinks the citizen's role stops at voting. Participative democracy is essential, he emphasized. He said 'last mile delivery' is as important as policies, and the benefits must reach the intended beneficiaries. He said good governance means those processes that are redundant do not exist. Grievance redressal systems are the biggest strengths of a democracy, he added.
Shri Narendra Modi said if there is one sector that can power the economy, it is agriculture. Mentioning the Rurban Mission, the Prime Minister said that his vision was to provide modern amenities to the rural areas, while retaining the soul of villages.
On the subject of handloom, the Prime Minister described “Khadi for Nation, Khadi for Fashion” as one of the principles that could serve as a guide for the people.
The Prime Minister described “India First” as the central theme of his foreign policy. He said the Indian diaspora has played a key role in connecting India with other nations.
The Prime Minister also touched upon the subjects of healthcare and tourism in the course of his interaction, which lasted for about 100 minutes.
Earlier, the Prime Minister interacted briefly on stage with contributors to the Mann Ki Baat Radio Programme, and the MyGov platform.
The Prime Minister launched a new PMO App, and also met the young contributors who had helped develop this App.
The spirit of a democracy is incomplete if one thinks the citizen's role stops at voting. Participative democracy is essential: PM
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Often, Governments think only about winning the next election and then their policies are also shaped accordingly: PM @narendramodi
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'Last mile delivery' is as important as policies. The benefits must reach the intended beneficiaries: PM @narendramodi #MydayatMyGov
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 6, 2016
Good governance means those processes that are redundant do not exist: PM @narendramodi #MydayatMyGov
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 6, 2016
Grievance redressal systems are the biggest strengths of a democracy: PM @narendramodi #MydayatMyGov
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India is among the fastest growing economies in the world: PM @narendramodi #MydayatMyGov
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If there is one sector that can power the economy it's the agriculture sector: PM @narendramodi
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The unique spirit of our villages must remain and at the same time they must have facilities associated with cities: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 6, 2016
Khadi for nation and Khadi for fashion, this must be our guiding principle: PM @narendramodi #MydayatMyGov
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Questions on foreign policy, tourism and on volunteering being asked now. There is also a question on the 'Narendra Modi Mobile App.'
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Our foreign policy is only about India First: PM @narendramodi #MydayatMyGov
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We are seeing an increase in tourist arrivals in India: PM @narendramodi #MydayatMyGov
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A spirit of social service is a part of our culture. We have always helped people in times of need: PM @narendramodi
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