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PM Modi praised the participation of youth in the event as more than 1 lakh students from more than 100 universities participated in the G20 University Connect (File Photo)
Addressing the participating students and faculty members of universities, PM Modi said that the youth of a country progress where there is optimism, opportunities, and openness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G20 University Connect Finale programme at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 26. Addressing the participating students and faculty members of universities, PM Modi said that the youth of a country progress where there is optimism, opportunities, and openness.
He asked the youth to think big. “There is no achievement that is beyond you or the country is not behind you,” he said. No occasion should be treated as small and effort should be made to convert every activity into a benchmark, the prime minister further added.
He also praised the participation of youth in the event as more than 1 lakh students from more than 100 universities participated in the G20 University Connect, as per the official release by PIB. The government took the G20 to 5 crore students in schools, higher education, and skill development institutions. “Our people think big and deliver even grander,” he added.
The G20 University Connect initiative was undertaken with the aim to build an understanding of India’s G20 Presidency among India’s youth and enhance their participation in the different G20 events.
More than 1 lakh youth have been handed over appointment letters in the central govt, PM Modi informed adding that over 6 lakh youths have been given appointment letters since the inception of Rozgar Melas.
He also talked about the growth of startups in the country after 2014 from less than 100 to more than 1 lakh today. “India is the second biggest mobile handset manufacturer in India. Defence exports increased by 23 times as compared to 2014. Mudra Yojana is making the youth a job-creator,” he said. He informed that 8 crore first-time entrepreneurs were created in the scheme and 5 lakh Common Service Centers were opened in India in the last 9 years.
The progress of India and its youth is extremely important for the progress of the world, said Modi. “My strength lies in the youth of India,” he said. Noting that India’s college and university campuses can become crucial centers for ‘Vocal for Local’, the prime minister urged the students to make Khadi a fashion statement of the campus. He suggested conducting Khadi fashion shows and promoting the work of Vishwakarmas at college cultural fests.
PM Modi also released four publications on the occasion — The Grand Success of G20 Bharat Presidency: Visionary Leadership, Inclusive Approach; India’s G20 Presidency: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam; Compendium of G20 University Connect Programme; and Showcasing Indian Culture at G20. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan was also present on the occasion.
