BENGALURU: PM Modi on Friday attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, Bengaluru. Speaking at the event the PM praised the contriubution of writer HV Sheshadri in nation building, highlighting how the writer worked to prepare “dedicated, capable, disciplined citizens”
“Friends, along with the grand jubilee of Prashanti Kuttrem, this year we are celebrating the birth centenary of the revered H.V. Sheshadri. I pay my respectful homage. Sheshadri dedicated his entire life to furthering the mission of nation-building through the creation of the H.V. Seshadri Institute,” PM Modi said.
“He knew that to take the country to the pinnacle of success it would require dedicated, capable, and disciplined citizens. Sheshadri ji devoted himself to preparing such individuals,” PM Modi added.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the government’s efforts in presenting India’s culture and science to the world.
“When the country was shackled by the chains of slavery, millions of freedom fighters were fighting for independence on one side… while on the other, there were national sages like Swami Vivekananda, who awakened India’s spiritual consciousness. Showed India’s youth the path of yoga. Over the past 12 years, India has confidently presented its culture, its identity, and its knowledge and science to the world. This is why the whole world now celebrates International Day of Yoga at India’s initiative. Yoga asanas have also been recognized as a competitive sport in India. Events such as Khelo India and the National Games have also created new opportunities for yoga asanas. These changes are very important for India. They have also opened up opportunities for people involved. We have encouraged research related to Ayurveda and Ayurveda-based patents, and today we are seeing the results of that too. Exports of AYUSH and herbal products from India are steadily increasing, the PM said.
