New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preserving and promoting its antiquity, while also strengthening its innovation and modernity adding that Indian industry and that “Make in India” initiative are turning out to be a "ray of hope" for global growth, reported news agency PTI.
The Prime Minister’s remark came during his address on the occasion of 80th birthday celebration of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swami via video-conferencing.
Sachchidananda Swami is the founder of the Avadhoota Datta Peetham, an international spiritual, cultural and social welfare organisation.
In the context of the auspicious occasion falling during the period of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav", PM Modi recalled the teaching of seers to stress on putting others before self, in his remarks.
"With the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas', the country is calling for collective pledges. Today, the country is preserving and promoting its antiquity and, at the same time, giving strength to its innovation and modernity," the prime minister said.
"Today, the identity of India is yoga as well as youth. Today, the world is looking at our startups as its future. Our industry and our Make in India are turning out to be a ray of hope for global growth," he asserted, adding that people have to work towards achieving these resolutions.
PM Modi expressed his desire that spiritual centres become centres of inspiration in this direction as well.
He greeted Sachchidananda Swamy and his followers on the occasion and noted the dedication of the "Hanumat Dwar" entrance arch by seers and the special guests.