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India should present tradition-based development model to world: Bhagwat

Nagpur, Nov 12 (UNI) India should leverage its traditional wisdom, indigenous knowledge and holistic outlook to present an alternative model of development to the world, which is increasingly looking towards the country for solutions, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating a veterinary and agriculture college established by the Datta Meghe Foundation at Ramtek in Nagpur district, Bhagwat emphasised that human beings must recognise their close relationship with nature and work towards maintaining ecological balance.
“Humans are not masters of nature but an integral part of it,” he said, highlighting the importance of biodiversity, environmental protection and animal health in ensuring human well-being.
Bhagwat said development should not be confined to individual prosperity but must ensure the welfare of all living beings. He called for a way of life based on mutual harmony, responsibility and restraint rather than self-centred interests.
Observing that the modern world was gradually recognising the interconnectedness of humans, animals and the environment, he said India had followed this integrated philosophy for generations. The concept of 'One Health', which connects human, animal and environmental health, had gained wider recognition globally only during the past two to three decades, he added.
“If the environment is not healthy, we cannot remain healthy,” Bhagwat said, pointing out that diseases affecting animals could also pose risks to human health.
He also underlined the significance of self-reliance, stating that excessive dependence on others could make individuals and nations vulnerable to external pressure and exploitation. Self-sufficiency, he said, was essential for ensuring independence and sustainable progress.
Bhagwat further said India's growth should go hand in hand with the welfare of the global community, adding that nations must strive for their own advancement while also contributing to the prosperity of others.
Referring to indigenous cattle breeds, he regretted that India had overlooked its native varieties while bringing in foreign breeds in an effort to enhance milk production. Indian cattle breeds had contributed to the development of livestock varieties in other countries, but the country had not fully recognised or utilised its own traditional resources and expertise, he said.
He cautioned against allowing success and recognition to breed arrogance and urged people to remain conscious of those who continued to lag behind.
Bhagwat expressed hope that the Datta Meghe Foundation's new initiative would emerge as a model of India's development approach and help promote a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
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