S. Jaishankar Reflects on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and More in JNU Lecture Address| Oneindia News

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar delivers a keynote on 'Bharat and the World' at the Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru Memorial Lectures 2024 in JNU Convention Centre. He discusses the multi-faceted symbolism of 'Bharat', encompassing economic, developmental, political, and cultural aspects, emphasizing India's engagement with the world on its own terms.    #EAMJaishankar #Bharat #AatmanirbharBharat #JNU #MemorialCentre #Jaishankarnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~

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00:00 It is only appropriate that on this occasion I share thoughts with all of you on Bharat

00:08 and the world.

00:10 Let me start with my own understanding of what is Bharat.

00:16 It actually has multiple symbolisms in different domains.

00:21 Economically, we could be speaking about an Atmanirbhar Bharat that has a connotation

00:28 of a certain resilience, a certain self-sufficiency, a contribution or a talent that is expressing

00:38 itself.

00:40 Developmentally, today, when we speak about Bharat, it also implies a commitment to create

00:49 an inclusive, just and fair society where no one is left behind.

00:56 And that is actually in many ways the true test of development.

01:00 Politically, Bharat is a statement of independence.

01:06 It is a declaration that India engages the world, that when India engages the world,

01:13 it doesn't have to be done necessarily on terms that are set by others.

01:20 Our objective in that engagement is to let our own personality and innate qualities come

01:27 out and then there is of course the cultural aspects of Bharat.

01:32 Here we could be speaking about our thinking, our traditions, our heritage and our practices.

01:43 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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