Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s youngsters are leveraging the power of technology wonderfully and they are using it not only for themselves but also for the welfare of others which is a wonderful sign.
Addressing IT and electronic manufacturing professionals and key industry leaders from across the country at a town hall meet, the Prime Minister expressed hope that India will get its due place in the world by surpassing all challenges it is facing today. Modi said, people want to work for others and they want to serve the society and bring a positive difference. The PM said on many occasions, what the “Sarkar” cannot do, “Sanskar” can do.
Prime Minister launched the “Main Nahin Hum” Portal and App on the occasion. The portal that works on the theme “Self4Society” will enable IT professionals and organisations to bring together their efforts towards social causes, and service to society, on one platform. It is also expected to generate wider participation of interested people who are motivated to work for the benefit of society.
PM said among those who interacted with the Prime Minister were Anand Mahindra, Sudha Murthy, and a number of young professionals, from India’s top IT companies. IT professionals explained their efforts towards social volunteering, especially in skilling and cleanliness. In response to an observation, the Prime Minister asserted that the symbol of the Swachchh Bharat Mission is the spectacles of Bapu, the inspiration is Bapu and we are fulfilling Bapu’s vision. Every effort, however big or small, must be valued. Let us make cleanliness a part of our value systems,” he added.
Noting that there are many start-ups in the social sector, the Prime Minister wished the young social entrepreneurs well. Speaking on the importance of conserving water, the Prime Minister said that in order to learn about water conservation, people should visit Porbandar in Gujarat, and see the home of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that through volunteering efforts, a lot can be done in the agriculture sector. Youngsters must venture out and work for the welfare of farmers, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Electronic and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad said the endeavour of IT professionals must be to address the last man in the queue, the oppressed and the marginalised. He said, it is the dream that the Prime Minister has for Self for Society and for Digital India. Prasad said, digital empowerment of common man with technology is the main aim of Digital India initiative.