PM Modi salutes young innovators, Indian CEOs of global big companies. India News – Times of India

New Delhi: Appreciating the important role of Youth In nation building, PM Modi on Monday underscored India’s growing prowess innovation And this start up As a sector, he expressed the country’s pride at the fact that some of the leading global companies are being led by young Indians. CEO,
“Today we feel proud when we see the youth of India excel in the world of start-ups. We feel proud when we see that the youth of India are innovating, taking the country forward,” the PM said at the virtual awards ceremony, in which he praised the “Prime Minister National Children’s Day” for achievements in all fields, including innovation. Awarded to the selected children. , The PM provided the certificates to the recipients digitally using block chain technology.
The PM also lauded the children for showing “modern and scientific temper” in the vaccination programme. He said, “In just 20 days from January 3, more than 4 crore children have been vaccinated against corona.” Highlighting the leadership shown by the children in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, he appealed to them to become ambassadors for “Vocal for Local” and lead the campaign for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Modi said policies and initiatives in all sectors keep the youth at the centre. He cited initiatives like Start-up India, Stand Up India, Digital India and Make in India. This, he said, is in line with the pace of the youth of India, who are leading this new era here and abroad. Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani was also present in the ceremony.
The Prime Minister also recalled the contribution of Birbala Kanaklata Barua, Khudiram Bose and Rani Gaidinilu in the freedom struggle. “These fighters had made the country’s independence at a very young age the mission of their lives and dedicated themselves for it,” he said.
Talking about the unveiling of a hologram statue of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate, he said, “The biggest inspiration we get from Netaji is that of duty and of the nation, and you have to proceed on your path of duty. Country.”
He also recalled his visit to Jammu and Kashmir’s Nowshera sector on Diwali last year, where he met Baldev Singh and Basant Singh, who played child soldiers in the post-independence war.
He helped our army at such a young age without caring about his life. The Prime Minister cited the example of valor and sacrifice of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
Twenty-nine children, including 14 girls, were awarded in six areas – innovation, educational achievements, sports, arts and culture, social service and bravery. Each child is given a medal, a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 and a certificate.
The Prime Minister also extended his best wishes to everyone on the occasion of National Girl Child Day.

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