CM Yogi said in the ICCJW conference that ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ is the old thinking of India and education and dialogue are the keys to solving global challenges. He described India’s role as important on climate change, cyber security, justice and global unity.
Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam i.e. “the whole world is one family”, is the thousands of years old thought of India. India has always helped people in times of crisis and contributed in their progress. CM Yogi was addressing the 26th inaugural ceremony of the International Conference of Chief Justices of the World (ICCJW).
Education is most important in Sustainable Development Goals
Referring to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, CM Yogi said that the world’s progress depends on education, health, agriculture, water resources and employment-skill development. He said that among the 16 goals, “Education” is the most important, because education only strengthens the dialogue between the individual, society and country.
The world’s real problem: lack of communication
The Chief Minister said that the real problem of the world is lack of communication. Dialogue was disrupted in an attempt to establish dominance. He said that this conference is a medium to increase dialogue and gives a message to humanity through the judges. Expressing concern over the education of children, he said that it is important to pay attention to quality education, so that children do not come under pressure due to the burden of school bags.
Development is impossible in the midst of unrest, violence and competition for dominance.
CM Yogi said that in a world where there is violence and anarchy, talks about education, health and development seem meaningless. Efforts at every level are necessary to solve these problems. He said that when an institution like CMS can make this effort continuously for 25 years, other institutions can also take it forward.
Tribute to Jagdish Gandhi; carried forward the message of global justice and unity
CM Yogi paid tribute to CMS founder Dr. Jagdish Gandhi and said that he made amazing contribution towards world unity, justice and peace. He welcomed jurists from all over the world.
Legal challenges increasing with technological advancement
The Chief Minister said that emerging technologies are making life easier, but new legal problems like cyber crime, data theft have also arisen. In such times, justice, morality and international law can play an important role for world peace.
India’s thinking on climate change and other global challenges can provide solutions
CM Yogi said that climate change, cyber security, terrorism and health crisis are global problems. Referring to India’s five element based life system, he said that the purity and protection of earth, water, fire, air and sky has been the basis of our tradition. This thinking of India can show the way to solve global crises.
Covid taught – the problem is not of any one country
CM Yogi said that the Covid pandemic proved that no crisis in the world is limited to one country alone. If a country ignores these problems, the crisis will affect it too. Therefore the world will have to come together and find a solution.
Justice is the path to solution for humanity
CM Yogi said that justice should be the basis of equality, security and a better future. He expressed hope that by sending the resolutions of the conference to the UN, a strong message would be sent to the world.
Effective participation of children in the program
At the beginning of the program, CMS students welcomed the guests with a band performance. Children presented the model of Global Peace Congress under Model United Nation (MUN). Representatives from different countries expressed their views on climate change and global challenges.
Emphasis on Jagdish Gandhi’s vision and global unity
CMS Director and ICCJW Convenor Prof. Sunita Gandhi said that world welfare is hidden in the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. He supported the need for timely changes in the UN Charter. During this, messages from great personalities – Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa were also presented by the students.