By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: Union PNG-Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was on Saturday unfurled the tri-colour at his New Delhi residence. “Unfurling the Tricolour is always an emotional moment. Celebrated Independence Day at my residence. On this day, let us honour the countless sacrifices made by our people for our freedom and also pledge to build a self-reliant India,” Pradhan said.
In a social media post, Pradhan wished all a very happy Independence Day and lauded the speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the Prachir of Red Fort. “On the auspicious occasion of #IndependenceDay, listened to Prime Minister Shri an inspiring speech among millions of people. Prime Minister has presented an excellent road map of determination to make the country self-reliant through his statement,” Pradhan wrote.
“Today the whole world is battling a global epidemic. In such a way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced the National Digital Health Mission Campaign from the Prachir of Red Fort, giving unprecedented priority to health systems in India.I congratulate Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for this campaign. This campaign will bring a new revolution in the health sector of India and strengthen our resolution of self-sufficiency.#AatmaNirbharBharat,” he said.
“India has the ability to give new direction to the global economy. Today India is rapidly moving towards self-sufficiency with its skills, strength and energy. In the 21st century we have to realise the concept of a superior India with new speed and new methods.From holistic approach to reducing pollution of cities to carbon neutrality, connecting villages to optical fibre to clean fuel in the kitchen, new arrangements are developing to meet the goal of making modern and independent India, Impossible Making it possible.#स्वतंत्रतादिवस,” Pradhan added.
In a tweet message ‘From Bharat to Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The Wheel of transition’ Pradhan said, “Our priorities on the domestic and international front have undergone major changes under the Modi government. In recent times, there has been much debate about whether a self-reliant India or Atma Nirbhar Bharat is compatible with globalization or internationalism. While internationalism has many positives, it also has its limits as evident during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Each country withdrew, and understandably so, for containing the crisis on the domestic front first. Hence, making ourselves self-sufficient is no way an indication that we shirk our international commitments, partnerships and responsibilities but only an unequivocal intent to guard our national security interests.
He further said, “India has been a responsible global player. Our civilization ethos believes in “Vasudeiva Kutumbakam” or in the principle of a global family. We treat Nature as our mother and each of its progeny as our extended family. Many of the reforms that were recently announced are aimed at building an ecosystem for wider participation of players for wealth creation and enterpreneurship and mobilising global technology to unleash the power of competitive markets. But this growth trajectory will follow a unique Indian model where domestic interest is prioritised over all else. Under the leadership of PM Modi, India will continue gaining in stature among the global comity of nations.”
