'Inspired by Bharathiyar's vision, Centre keen on women-led development': PM Modi

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11 commemorated Tamil freedom fighter and poet Subramania Bharathi on his Jayanti, saying, that his administration was working on ‘Mahakavi Bharathiar’s’ definition of ‘progress’ which was central to women. Speaking at virtually held International Bharati Festival 2020, PM Modi said that he was working to empower women in India by making m self reliant according to vision laid out by Subramanya Bharathi that continues to motivate him.

“One of most important visions was that of independent and empowered women,” Indian PM said, adding, that his government was inspired by Bharathiyar’s teachings and is working towards dignity of women. 

PM Modi, who has often hailed Tamil social reformer and humanist as a symbol of patriotism, poetic genius, and indomitable spirit of freedom said that inspired by Mahakavi’s thought process, he initiated schemes like MUDRA Yojana that supported 15 crore women entrepreneurs. “Today, women are becoming part of our armed forces with permanent commissioning. Today, poorest of poor women who used to face problems of lack of safe sanitation, are benefited by over 10 crore safe and hygienic toilets. y do t have to face problems anymore,” PM Modi said in his online address. He added, that this was an era of New India’s Nari Shakti, which believed in breaking barriers and making an impact. New India’s tribute to Subramania Bharathi”, PM Modi said.

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Spirit of 'Young India'

Urging youth to learn and be inspired by his work, PM Modi said that one can only marvel at body of work of great poet, his poems, his philosophy, and his life. “re is much that our youth today can learn from Subramania Bharathi,” PM said, adding that most important inspiration for youth was ‘cour’. “Fear I have t, fear I have t, Even if all world opposes me”, PM Modi quoted Tamil social reformer. He insisted, that this spirit was key for Young India when youth of  country were are at forefront of invation and excellence. He also ackwledged Vanavil Cultural Center for spreading Mahakavi’s words. PM Modi addressed event organized by Vanavil Cultural Centre to celebrate 138th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi. He also congratulated Scholar Shri Seeni Viswanathan, for receiving Bharathi Award.

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