Contributing a major role in nation building, PM Modi addresses event celebrating silver jubilee of NHRC

New Delhi, October 12: Standing for yourself, standing for your rights is what we have been striving for years. Celebrating the silver jubilee of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which played a humungous role in gifting people the right they deserved, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the contribution in nation building and elaborated that human rights should be a part of ethos.

Speaking at the event, PM Modi said that in the last two and a half decades, the protection of human rights has been an important part of our culture. After independence, elements like an independent and impartial judiciary; a active media; a active civil society, and organizations such as NHRC are in human rights. 

The Prime Minister further said that human rights should not only be a slogan, but also a part of our ethos. He said that in the last four years or so, a lot of serious efforts have been made to improve the quality of life of the poor. PM Modi also stressed that the government's focus is to ensure that all Indians have access to the basic needs of human beings. In this context, he mentioned the achievements of schemes such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Sugamya Bharat Abhiyaan, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana, Yajjala Yojana, and Saubhagya Yojana; and the transformation that has been brought into the life of the schemes.

 

PM Modi elaborating the main focus further added that the construction of more than 9 crore toilets, has ensured sanitation, and a life of dignity, for crores of poor people. He also mentioned the recently launched health assurance initiative - PMJAY - under Ayushman Bharat. PM Modi also spoke of the financial inclusion initiatives of the Union Government. He said that the law which provides relief to Muslim women from triple talaq, is also part of the series of steps taken to ensure basic rights for people.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further in his speech, added steps to improve ease of access to justice, such as increasing the number of e-courts, and strengthening of the National Judicial Data Grid. He is describing a technology-based empowerment initiative.

PM Modi said that the success of these initiatives has also been done because of Jan Bhagidaari - public participation. He said that along with awareness of human rights, citizens should also be aware of their duties and responsibilities. He said those who understand their responsibilities. The Prime Minister said that the role of NHRC is also important for achieving the sustainable development goals.