Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the world is searching for solutions to new challenges, and that Indian youth have the ability and strength to find solutions to such challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and addressed the golden jubilee event of the Jaigopal Garodia School, held in Chennai on Sunday evening.
He then emphasized that youth will play a key role in realizing the vision of a developed India 2047 (“Viksit Bharat”). He said that India offers abundant opportunities for young people and urged them to recognize their potential and contribute to the nation’s growth.
Shaping the Future of the World
He firmly stated that the innovative ideas and solutions created by young people will shape not only India’s future but also the future of the entire world. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the nation’s aspirations can be achieved through collective efforts.
Indian youth also have it
Today, the world is seeking solutions to various new challenges, and Indian students and youth also have the ability and strength to find solutions to such challenges. This is your time, this is your opportunity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said with confidence.
Engineering sector exports reach a new peak
Prime Minister Modi, pointing to the growth of the country’s manufacturing sector, said that the expansion of this sector has created a large number of direct and indirect employment opportunities for young people. He noted that the country’s defense exports have increased 50-fold and that engineering exports have reached a new high.
He also said that India has emerged as the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer, and stated that exports of electronic goods have increased 11-fold since 2014.
Speaking about the expansion of metro rail services, Prime Minister Modi noted that the number of cities with metro connectivity, which stood at five in 2014, has now increased to 25.
I will work together
Speaking about Tamil Nadu’s development, the Prime Minister said that governments may change, but his commitment to the state’s progress and the welfare of its people will remain steadfast and unwavering.
He also said that he would work together with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to carry forward the state’s development journey.
Steadfast mindset, strong sense of service
At this event, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his greetings to the Jaigopal Garodia School, which is celebrating its golden jubilee after completing 50 years. Modi noted that it began in 1975 as a small school in West Mambalam, Chennai, with just seven students, minimal facilities, and no permanent building, and he praised its growth as the result of a determined mindset and a strong spirit of service.
Thirukkural is a good guide
He said that Thirukkural is a good guide for those who wish to keep learning new things throughout life.
Major growth in the education sector
In 2014, there were 750 universities in the country. Now there are more than 1,300. The number of colleges has increased from 38,000 to more than 52,000.
The world of sports is changing
In the coming years, the world’s major sporting events will be held in India. Preparations are underway to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030. We are moving forward with dreams of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, the Prime Minister said.
Must adapt
Young people must continuously adapt themselves to new and emerging technologies. It is noteworthy that at an IIT Chennai event, it was said that institutions such as the country’s skill development institutions (IITs) and IIMs are equally important.
