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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees on January 24, 2022, via video conference. Digital certificates were conferred on PMRBP awardees for the years 2022 and 2021 using Blockchain Technology. This technology was used for the first time for giving certificates to awardees.
Interacting with Master Avi Sharma of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Modi inquired about the secret of his prolific output with regard to various aspects of Ramayana. Master Avi Sharma said that he got the inspiration by the decision of broadcasting the serial Ramayana during the lockdown. Avi also recited some couplets from his creation. The PM narrated an incident when he went and heard Sushri Uma Bharti when, as a child, she showed immense spiritual depth and knowledge at a programme. He said there is something in the soil of Madhya Pradesh that gives rise to such precocious talent. Modi told Avi that he is an inspiration and an example of the adage that you are never too young to do big things, according to a PIB release.
Interacting with Kumari Remona Evette Pereira from Karnataka, Modi discussed her passion for Indian Dance. He inquired about the difficulties she faced in pursuing her passion. The PM complimented her mother for ignoring her own adversities to realise her daughter’s dreams. Modi said that Remona’s achievements are much bigger than her age and told her that her art is a way of expressing the strength of the great country.
Interacting with Kumari Puhabi Chakraborti of Tripura, the PM inquired about her Covid related innovation. She informed the PM about her fitness app for sportspersons. Modi asked about the support she receives from the school, friends and parents in her endeavour. He asked about her balance in devoting her time to sports as well as developing innovative apps.
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nteracting with Master Dhiraj Kumar from West Champaran, Bihar, Modi asked about the incident where he saved his younger brother from a crocodile attack. He asked about his state of mind while saving his younger brother and how he feels after the fame he got now. The PM praised his courage and presence of mind. Dhiraj told the PM that he wants to serve the country as an Army soldier.
Interacting with Meedhansh Kumar Gupta from Punjab, Modi inquired about his achievement of creating an app for Covid issues. The PM said that in children like Meedhansh he feels that the government efforts to promote entrepreneurship are bearing fruit and a tendency to become job providers instead of being job seekers is becoming more pronounced.
Interacting with Kumari Tarushi Gaur from Chandigarh, Modi inquired about her opinion on the balance between sports and studies. The PM asked why Tarushi idolises Boxer Mary Kom. She informed the PM that she likes her because of her commitment to excellence and balance that she strikes as a sportsperson and as a mother. Modi said that the government is committed to providing all the facilities to the sportspersons and creating a mindset of winning at every level.
Addressing the gathering, Modi noted that these awards become all the more significant in the light of the fact that they have been conferred during the important period when the country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. He said this is the time to draw energy from the past and dedicate oneself to achieving great results in the coming 25 years of the Amrit kaal. He also greeted the daughters of the country on National Girl Child Day.
Modi remembered the glorious history of the Freedom Struggle and the contribution of Birbala Kanaklata Barua, Khudiram Bose, and Rani Gaidinilu. He recalled his visit to the Nowshera sector of J&K on Diwali last year where he met Baldev Singh and Basant Singh who had played the role of child soldiers in the post-independence war. They Helped the army at such a young age without caring about their life. The PM.
The PM cited examples of the bravery and sacrifice of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He pointed out that when the Sahibzadas had sacrificed with immense valour, they were very young. Their sacrifice for India’s civilisation, culture, faith and religion is incomparable. The PM asked the youngsters to know more about the Sahibzadas and their sacrifice.
Modi said that a digital statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has also been installed near India Gate in Delhi. “We get the biggest inspiration from Netaji – duty of the nation first. Taking inspiration from Netaji, you have to proceed on the path of duty for the country,” Modi added.
The PM said that in any sector, policies and initiatives are keeping youth at the centre. He cited initiatives like Start Up India, Stand Up India, Digital India, Make in India along with Jan Andolan of Aatmnirbhar India and creation of modern infrastructure. This, he said, is in sync with the speed of the youth of India who are leading this new epoch both in India and outside. “Today we feel proud when we see the youth of India excelling in the world of startups. Today we feel proud when we see that the youth of India are innovating, taking the country forward,” the PM said. The Prime Minister said in areas where daughters were not even allowed earlier, daughters are doing wonders in them today.
Modi lauded that the children of India have shown their modern and scientific thinking in the vaccination programme as well. Since January 3, in just 20 days, more than 40 million children have got the corona vaccine. The PM appealed to them to be an ambassador for Vocal for Local and lead the campaign of Aatmnirbhar Bharat.