JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the inaugural session of the 3-day mega event on Panch Pran of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the University of Jammu.
The event is being organized by the University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Hindustan Samachar, and the Cluster University of Jammu.
The Lt Governor while talking about Amrit Kaal and Prime Minister’s Panch Pran said, the Five Resolves – resolve to move the country ahead as a Developed India, eradicating the mentality of slavery, be proud of India’s heritage and legacy, the strength of unity and solidarity and duties of citizens towards the nation, will make India a developed country by 2047.
In 2047, when we celebrate 100 years of Independence, India will have the world’s youngest and most skilled workforce. Today we are the fifth largest economy in the world and in next 25 years, we will be a $26 trillion economy, observed the Lt Governor.
“The great challenge of transforming the country can be achieved by adopting the five resolves and achieving the targets to build a developed nation which our forefathers had envisioned,” added the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor called upon the citizens and all stakeholders to adopt the “Panch Pran” call given by the Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji to move towards the golden era and to build a prosperous & welfare society.
“The age-old civilizational values based on ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’- everyone should be happy and prosperous- will continue to guide us in the making of modern India. The welfare of others is the core philosophy of our cultural heritage that will show the way to prosperity,” said the Lt Governor.
Amrit Yatra calls for dedication, determination, and above all, it calls for faith in the abilities and centuries-old wisdom of inclusivity. Young men and women must work towards harnessing the tremendous capacities of various sectors to shape the destiny of our nation, the Lt Governor added.
The Lt Governor highlighted the efforts to fulfill the resolutions of the Hon’ble Prime Minister and to make Jammu Kashmir a major contributor to the socio-economic development of the nation.
“J&K has made significant all-round progress and our economy is growing stronger by the month. The recent reforms have begun to unleash the untapped productivity and have succeeded in improving the quality of life for the people,” said the Lt Governor.
Several structural reforms and collective efforts of people with the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat are playing an important role by spearheading the cause of sustainable development, he added.
Underlining the unprecedented growth registered in various sectors, the Lt Governor said the Physical, Knowledge, and Digital connectivity has infused a sense of self-confidence in the society and helped the administration to promote sustainable and equitable development.
Speaking on the accelerated pace of project completion, the Lt Governor noted that 50,627 projects were completed in 2021-22 and in FY 2022-23 we are hoping to cross 70,000 projects. He said the five resolves will ensure rapid economic development and the creation of a vast network of infrastructure for sustained growth.
Ajay Kumar Singh, Press Secretary to the President of India in his keynote address said that the Prime Minister’s Panch Pran will put India in the league of most developed nations in the next 25 years.
Prof Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor University of Jammu, highlighted the key features of the Panch Pran Utsav. The 3-day long event will cover lectures by prominent experts, showcasing of documentaries and exhibitions of cultural heritage, it was informed.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor inaugurated the Panch Pran exhibition, and the pledge was administered to fulfill the five resolves of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. A Newsletter from Jammu University was also released.
