Good to see that PM is showing his concerns and sharing his vision
about differently abled people in his maiden address through radio to
the nation ...
Let us hope that skill development programmes for differently abled
will commence from early stages of education.
On 10/3/14, payal jethra <[email protected]> wrote:
> --
> In first radio address, Modi says the nation belongs to people, not the
> govt
> Oct 3, 2014, 12.15PM IST PTI
>
>
>
>
>
> In the 'Mann ki Baat' programme, the Prime Minister said, "the 125
> crore Indians are blessed with immense skill and strength. All we need
> to do is to understand our strengths."
>
> NEW DELHI: Seeking to reach out to more people, Prime Minister
> Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the countrymen over radio for the
> first time, giving a pep talk about how to shed despondency and use
> their skills for betterment and prosperity of the country.
>
> He advocated the need for use of khadi products as a homage to Mahatma
> Gandhi and impressed upon the people to generate confidence among
> themselves, including the specially-abled children.
>
> Promising to make the radio broadcast a regular affair, Modi invited
> ideas from the citizens while noting that he had been receiving a
> number of suggestions since it was announced that he would be
> addressing the nation over radio. In his 15-minute address, he sought
> to motivate people to recognize their capabilities and use them.
>
> "You know, our scientists have undertaken the Mars mission
> successfully at minimum expenses. There is nothing lacking in our
> capabilities. We only have forgotten our strengths. We have forgotten
> ourselves as if we have become despondents. My brothers and sisters,
> this cannot be," he said. "We need to recognize our internal
> strengths," the Prime Minister said while narrating a short story of
> Swami Vivekananda about how a lion brought up by sheep rediscovered
> his prowess after coming in touch with another lion. "If we move ahead
> with self-respect and right identity, we will emerge victorious," he
> said.
>
> He also referred to Mahatma Gandhi, whose birth anniversary was
> celebrated yesterday, and impressed upon people to use at least one
> khadi product, may it be a handkerchief or even a bedsheet.
>
> It will benefit the poor, he said.
>
> In the 'Mann ki Baat' (heart talk) programme that coincided with
> Dusshera, the Prime Minister said, "the 125 crore Indians are blessed
> with immense skill and strength. All we need to do is to understand
> our strengths."
>
> He cited some suggestions received by him through emails, which
> included that skill development should start from 5th Standard,
> special programmes for specially-abled children to motivate them, more
> dustins, ban on polythene and making easier the registration of small
> scale industries.
>
> READ ALSO: It'll take more than brooms on ground
>
> "If you have ideas and actual incidents which are constructive, do
> share with me. Together let us serve India and take our Nation to
> newer heights," Modi said.
>
>
> Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleans the premises of the Mandir Marg
> Police Station.
>
> Referring to the specially-abled children, he said they should be a
> part of the development journey as the nation belongs to everyone.
>
> "They are the responsibility of not only their families but the entire
> society," he said.
>
> Appreciating the suggestion for special programmes for the
> specially-abled children, Modi recalled his days as Gujarat chief
> minister and said "we began Khel Mahakumbh for specially-abled
> athletes and I myself would go and see the sports."
>
> He also said he would consider the suggestion for making it easier for
> registration of small scall industries.
>
> Modi referred to the 'swachh bharat' campaign launched yesterday by
> him and noted that he had invited participation of nine people, each
> of whom should rope in nine more, who will involve nine more and so
> on, to create a chain.
>
> "Let us pledge to affirm to remove dirt. Yesterday we began the Swachh
> Bharat Abhiyaan & I want you all to join this Abhiyaan," he said.
>
>
> READ ALSO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off 'Swachh Bharat'
> campaign from police station
>
> Source:
> http://m.timesofindia.com/india/In-first-radio-address-Modi-says-the-nation-belongs-to-people-not-the-govt/articleshow/44193110.cms
>
> Regards,
> Payal Jethra
> Cellular: 7303448295
>
> "Sometimes its better to bunk office and enjoy with friends, because
> the day when I look back, appraisals never make me laugh, but memories
> do."
> -Dr. Abdul Kalam
>
>
>
> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of
> mobile phones / Tabs on:
> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in
>
>
> Search for old postings at:
> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
>
> To unsubscribe send a message to
> [email protected]
> with the subject unsubscribe.
>
> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please
> visit the list home page at
> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
>
>
> Disclaimer:
> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the
> person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity;
>
> 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails
> sent through this mailing list..
>
--
Thanks and regards
Himanshu Sahu
Reach: 09051055000
Skype: himanshu.cute4u
Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of
mobile phones / Tabs on:
http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Search for old postings at:
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
To unsubscribe send a message to
[email protected]
with the subject unsubscribe.
To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please
visit the list home page at
http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Disclaimer:
1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the
person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity;
2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent
through this mailing list..
