We are working for welfare of world: Modi @ UNGA

September 27, 2019 19:48

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the world at the United Nations General Assembly. This is Modi's first world address after he stormed to power for a second term.

Here are the highlights of his address:

>> The world's largest democracy voted for my government and me. We came back to power with a bigger majority and because of this mandate I am here today

>> While I was coming here, I read on the walls of the United Nations "No more single use plastic". I am delighted to inform you that we are running a big campaign in India to free the country of single use plastic

>> When a developing nation successfully runs the world's biggest sanitation programme, builds 11 crore toilets in just five years, it sends an inspiration message to the world. When a developing nation runs the world's health assurance scheme covers 50 crore people then it shows the world a new direction

>> When a developing nation successfully runs a the world's largest financial inclusion programme then it creates hope for all the world's poor. When a developing nation runs the world's largest digital identity programme, ensures them their rights, saves nearly $20 billion, it presents a new hope to the world

>> We are running a huge water conservation campaign. In 2022, when India celebrates 75 years of independence, we will build 2 crore homes for poor

>> How are we able to do this? How is India changing so rapidly? India is a thousands of year old civilization. We are working not just for the welfare of our people, we are working for welfare of the world. That's why our motto is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas

>> We are working not to show off but out of a sense of responsibility. The efforts may be ours but the results will be for the entire world. Learning about other developing nations only strengthens my resolve to work more for my country's progress

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