During a video conferencing session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ initiative, directing his remarks to Vice Chancellors, Heads of Institutes, and faculty members participating in workshops organized at Raj Bhavan across the nation. Expressing appreciation to the Governors for their role in coordinating the workshops, the Prime Minister underscored the pivotal role of educational institutions in fostering comprehensive development at both individual and national levels. He seized upon the present moment as an opportune period in India’s history for a substantial leap in development, urging educators to formulate strategies aimed at achieving a developed India by the year 2047.
Emphasizing the imperative to channel the energy of students and youth toward the common objective of ‘Viksit Bharat,’ Prime Minister Modi called for initiatives transcending individual university disciplines to contribute to the construction of a united and developed nation. Introducing the Ideas Portal for Viksit Bharat, he encouraged suggestions on various themes and emphasized the creation of an ‘Amrit generation’ dedicated to national interests and civic responsibilities. The Prime Minister urged educators to serve as exemplars, nurturing social consciousness and proposing ways to enhance initiatives like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Employing the analogy of an examination, Prime Minister Modi declared the forthcoming 25 years as a decisive period for India’s youth, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping the future of families and society. He highlighted the government’s unwavering commitment to engaging every youth in the action plan for a developed India, seeking their active participation. Concluding his address, PM Modi stressed the importance of a collective effort through ‘Sabka Prayas.’
