Indian civilization’s ‘Ahimsa’ making world realize futility of conflict: LG

National Conference on India@G20

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: Observing that the aspirations of humanity can be fulfilled only in the conditions of peace, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that he strongly believed that ‘Ahimsa’, deeply rooted in great Indian civilization, is making the world realize the futility of conflict and utility of dialogue.
Sinha was addressing the National Conference on ‘India@G20’ at the Convention Centre here.
The Conference was organized by IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DICCI) to deliberate upon priorities, prospects and way forward for creating an inclusive & sustainable society.
During India’s G20 presidency, green, accelerated, inclusive and sustainable growth are top priorities and the world is looking at us with a hope to deal with the challenges of Covid, Climate Change and Conflict, observed the Lt Governor.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a new vision to the world that climate change cannot be fought from conference tables alone but it has to be fought from the dinner tables in every home. This will pave the way for sustainable and inclusive development,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor stressed upon synergy between developmental activities and environment conservation to ensure global prosperity and better quality of life for all. He further observed that Ecological security will lead to economic security and strengthen our social development initiatives.
“India will play the most important and constructive role for climate future and shape the action plan for mitigation, adaptation and environmental management systems. India will guide the world towards achieving the goal of environmentally sustainable development,” he said.
The Lt Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, India has given a new social model to the world for equitable development.
Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Digital India have provided a robust framework for rapid and sustainable growth, he added.
The Lt Governor also underscored the important role of premier institutions like IIM, IIT and AIIMS and the youth to provide future solutions to humanity.
He further emphasized on exchange of best practices and increased cooperation between the countries for Digitally Empowered Society and Knowledge-based Economy.
G20 represents 60 per cent of the world population, accounts 85 per cent of global GDP and 75 per cent of global trade. I am confident that India’s G20 presidency will give new impetus to global relations and strengthen the spirit of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, he added.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary also shared his views and highlighted the efforts to fulfil India’s G20 goals.
Dr. Milind Kamble Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu; Dr. Sharad Saraf, Chairman, BoG, IIT Jammu; Prof YK Gupta, President AIIMs Jammu; Prof BS Sahay, Director IIM Jammu; Prof Shakti Gupta, Executive Director, AIIMS Jammu; Prof Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu, besides delegates from across the country, prominent citizens and students were present.