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Cover Story : 77  th Independence Day Celebrations



                                                             India is becoming

                                                             the voice of the

                                                             Global South











                                                               working in that direction. As the world grapples
                                                               with climate crises, we have shown the way and
                                                               launched the LifeStyle for Environment—Mission
                                                               LiFE initiative. We formed the International Solar
                                                               Alliance in collaboration with the world, and many
                                                               countries are now members of the International
                                                               Solar Alliance.
                                                             n  We have emphasized the importance of
                                                               biodiversity and advanced the establishment of
                                                               the "Big Cat Alliance". For the damage caused
                                                               to infrastructure due to global warming from
                                                               natural disasters, there is a need for long-term
                                                               arrangements. Therefore, we have introduced the
                                                               Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
                                                               as a solution to the world.
                                                             n  While the world is currently witnessing conflicts
                                                               in the oceans, we have provided the world with
                                                               the concept of the "Sagar Platform" which can
                                                               guarantee global maritime peace.
                                                             n  Emphasizing the need for traditional medical
                                                               practices in mind, we have worked towards
                                                               establishing a global-level center of the World
                                                               Health Organization (WHO) in India. Through yoga
                                                               and Ayurveda, we have worked for global well-
                                                               being and health. Today, India is laying a strong
                                                               foundation for global welfare. It is our collective
                                                               responsibility to build upon this strong foundation.
                                                             n  You will be proud, today my 140 crore countrymen,
                                                               your potential is visible in shaping the changing
                                                               world. You are standing at a turning point.
        n  We said "One Sun, One World, One Grid" in the field
                                                             n  Today, India is becoming the voice of the global
          of renewable energy. This is a significant statement   south. India's prosperity and heritage are turning
          from us, and today the world is acknowledging it.    into opportunities for the world today. India's
        n  After COVID, we told the world that our approach    participation in the global economy and the global
          should be "One Earth, One Health". Solutions to      supply chain, and the place that India has earned
          problems will ascend only when humans, animals,      for itself, has brought a guarantee of stability to the
          and plants are equally addressed during times of     world.
          illness.                                           n  There are no 'ifs' or 'buts' now in our minds, or in the
        n  We have put forth the concept of "One World, One    minds of my 140 crore family members, or in the
          Family, One Future" for the G20 summit and are       mind of the world. There is complete trust.
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