What Did Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Unveil About PM Modi's I-Day Speeches?
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Key Takeaways
- Release of Urdu compilation of PM Modi's speeches highlights linguistic inclusion.
- The book aims to connect Urdu speakers with national conversations.
- Published by NCPUL, promoting the Urdu language.
- Focus on key themes like national unity and welfare of the poor.
- Encourages dialogue on the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.
New Delhi, Jan 5 (NationPress) The Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a compilation in Urdu of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches delivered on Independence Day, highlighting it as a significant move toward linguistic inclusion.
In his address, Minister Pradhan emphasized that the Prime Minister's speeches focus on initiatives like 'Antyodaya' (uplifting the last person), welfare of the poor, Swachh Bharat, national unity, and the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, illustrating the vision of 'New India'.
The book titled "Khutbat-e-Modi: Lal Qila Ki Faseel Se" has been published by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) in New Delhi. This national institution, under the Ministry of Education, is tasked with promoting, preserving, and propagating the Urdu language throughout the country, as stated in an official release.
Pradhan remarked that "Khutbat-e-Modi" encapsulates the transformative journey of New India, while reaffirming the Union government's commitment to linguistic inclusivity by making crucial national addresses from 2014 to 2025 accessible to Urdu readers nationwide.
The Minister noted that such publications are a potent medium to directly connect citizens with the Prime Minister's concepts, developmental priorities, and vision, fostering greater public engagement and informed discussions.
He expressed the expectation that the book would occupy a place in libraries across the nation, motivating students, scholars, and readers to participate in a broader dialogue about the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.
Furthermore, the Minister emphasized that the NCPUL should take proactive steps to publish works related to India’s heritage, culture, lifestyle, and knowledge traditions in Urdu.
Union Minister Pradhan congratulated the NCPUL for this noteworthy initiative and extended his best wishes for their future endeavors.
Attendees at the event included Vineet Joshi, Secretary (Higher Education) of the Ministry of Education; Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairman of the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti; Shams Iqbal, Director of NCPUL; Naima Khatoon, Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University; Shahid Akhtar, Chairman of NCMEI; Manmohan Kaur, Adviser (Cost) of the Ministry of Education; Rina Sonowal Kauli, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Education; P.K. Banerjee, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Education; along with senior officials from the Ministry of Education.