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Parrikar not concerned with ‘America First’ call
Bengaluru: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the “America First” call of US President Donald Trump is not a concern for India or the Make in India programme.Asked if Trump’s America First would come in the way of Make in India and stop US firms from participating in the programme, Parrikar said: “You should have put this question to Boeing, they are there at the exhibition… Boeing, Lockheed Martin, etc.””What I will say is what I want… I want you to Make in India. If someone wants to shift production to some other place, it is his choice. I am not concerned,” Parrikar said at a press conference on the sidelines of “Aero India 2017”.He also said that he has so far just heard of it, and there is no official communication from the US government.
“As far as we are concerned, there is so far no issue, there is no letter. I am only hearing about it,” he said.Explaining it further, the minister said: “An OEM (original equipment manufacturer) helping a strategic partner will need their government’s approval. If they are proposing something, their government will give them in-principle approval, so that they can quote.”
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said that Boeing is already manufacturing beams in Nagpur, and the HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) is making doors for Airbus.”Aviation manufacturing is going to a lot of countries, so it is better to ask the companies what their stand is,” Raju said.Parrikar supplemented it by saying: “India is already part of a global supply chain.”
The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.
Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.
The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.
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