Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to become the force behind the country’s march towards the target of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Mr Modi announced that a ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue’ will be held next month to give the youth a platform to exchange ideas. Prime Minister was delivering a virtual address at the Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav, a grand celebration marking 50 years of selfless service by volunteers of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) Sanstha in Ahmedabad yesterday evening.

 

 

Mr Modi said citizens are participating in nation building movements in fields like Swachh Bharat Mission, natural farming mission, environment awareness, educating girl child or tribal welfare. Prime Minister said, he wants all BAPS volunteers to pursue one pledge each year, like dedicating one year to chemical-free agriculture, celebrating unity in diversity, fighting against drug menace and rejuvenating rivers. He said, ‘Ek ped maa ke naam’ movement is also famous across the world and promoting a sustainable lifestyle will further add to the nation’s march towards development.

 

 

Mr Modi also praised the volunteers for their selfless services during the Bhuj earthquake, Kerala floods, Uttarakhand landslides and Covid crisis. Prime Minister credited BAPS for adding to India’s goodwill across the world. He said, in 28 countries, BAPS’s 1,000 temples and 21,000 spiritual centres promote the country’s culture. In Abu Dhabi, a BAPS temple was opened recently and the world got a glimpse of India’s cultural diversity and humanitarian ethos, he said.

 

 

 

The year-long Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav celebrations began on 28th January, 2024, and concluded with the grand finale celebrations in Ahmedabad yesterday evening. Volunteers from various parts of India and across the world, including the UK, Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Middle East, came together to attend this historic event.