Bhubaneswar, Dec 2 : A road map should be created for a brighter and a more developed India, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said.
Inaugurating International conference on Purvodaya Perspectives: Reflections on Regional Connectivity, Pradhan emphasized on the need to strengthen connectivity in the eastern part of
India, including the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar as well as route that connects the Ganga ghats
in Uttarakhand to Ganga ghats in Kolkata.
He also laid emphasis on enhancing connectivity in the regions such as Ganga Sagar, Kalingapatnam and the North-Eastern parts of India, besides focusing on the neighbouring nations like Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. ”
The two day conference was organized by the Energy Forum (TEF), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs
Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan and eminent personalities including Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary East (MEA), President, DG and senior officials from CII, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, and Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General CII graced the conference.
Pradhan said, “The people present at the grand event should create a roadmap that will lead us towards a brighter and a more developed India.
He stated that connectivity is an integral part of India’s demography in terms of energy, education, telecommunication, and also plays an important role in boosting job opportunities.
Odisha was in history and shall be the epicentre for the next wave of connectivity.
The Union Minister said we must utilize our natural resources to the fullest to make our nation more resourceful with an aim to create a new economy,
Highlighting the role of Odisha to drive economic growth and cultural exchange with the world,Pradhan said the tradition of Bali jatra which is a cultural highpoint of Odisha indicates the soft power as well as the maritime prowess of ancient Odisha.
The purvodaya policy of the government, he said is poised to immensely benefit Odisha and create multilayered economic opportunities in the region.
Union Minister V. Muraleedharan emphasized on regional connectivity and said the presence of foreign dignitaries from diplomatic, business, and epistemic communities will ensure the underscoring of international collaboration in addressing the challenges and opportunities in regional connectivity.
He stated that connectivity especially focused on Act East is one of the keystones of Government of India policy.
A book on “India’s Energy Transition: A road map across the sector” book was released on the occasion.
