Describing the current national leadership directionless and depressing, Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narndra Modi today advocated the need for pro-people proactive good governance (P2G2) to solve the people's problems and fulfill their aspirations.

Describing the current national leadership directionless and depressing, Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narndra Modi today advocated the need for pro-people proactive good governance (P2G2) to solve the people's problems and fulfill their aspirations.

Addressing the inaugural session of the BJP two-day national conclave on 'Good Governance' in Mumbai, he said the current national leadership is restricted to trying to rise only after some misadventure and mishap. It is apparently bent on weakening the judicial and constitutional institutions.

He asserted that BJP-led governance in different states did get opportunity to provide good governance and they did deliver it. There is need to place these achievements before the public through evaluation by various universities and research institutions. There is also a need to get international recognition.

Talking about democratic governance and political will, he said the electorate gives a contract of sorts to the government to run its affairs for five years. In Gujarat, he said, the public-private partnership model has achieved wonderful results and has won people's trust on several issues.

He said that P2G2 models have worked in Gujarat because they are pro-people, development-oriented, transparent and open, not because they are popular and shortcuts to temporary success. There is not much scope for irregularities in transparent governance. There is also need for political will for effective governance.

He said that good governance requires actions and not speeches. Gujarat has seen the BJP's longest government in the country, as it is backed by team spirit, transparency, policy with human touch aptly recognized by a number of national and international awards.

Shri Modi said that children's Chacha Nehru could not improve the children's future, but Sardar Patel's concept of a United India and Lal bahadur Shastri's slogans like 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' have brought about Green and White Revolutions in the country.

BJP president Shri Nitin Gadkar inaugurated the conclave attended by Chief Ministers of eight BJP-ruled states, invited minister, national office-bearers and state unit presients.

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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.’

Eighth, for digital and cyber resilience, a cyber policy dialogue between India and ASEAN can be institutionalised.

Ninth, to promote a Green Future, I propose organising workshops on green hydrogen involving experts from India and ASEAN countries.

And tenth, for climate resilience, I urge all of you to join our campaign, " Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (Plant for Mother).

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

Thank you very much.