New Delhi, Dec 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the critical role of youths in the nation’s progress and urged the youth to make the most of this time, advance in every sector, and propel the nation forward.
Speaking at an event held on Veer Bal Diwas, Modi called for adopting a futuristic approach to equip them with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Modi underscored the need to adapt to rapid changes and challenges across various fields, emphasising the government's "youth-centric" policies.
"This era has moved beyond machines to machine learning. AI is taking centre stage, and we can see its application replacing conventional software. It is essential to make our youth future ready to tackle these challenges,” he said.
The Prime Minister emphasized his vision of bringing one lakh youth into politics, whose families have never been involved in active politics. He added that this initiative was crucial for the next 25 years and encouraged the youth to be part of this campaign to bring a new generation into politics.
He said their government had started the Veer Baal diwas in memory of the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzades.
He added that this day had now become a festival of national inspiration for crores of Indians.
He further added this day had worked to inspire many children and youth with indomitable courage.
Modi lauded the 17 children who were conferred with Veer Baal awards in the fields of bravery, innovation, science and technology, sports and arts today. He added that today’s awardees symbolised the capability of the children and youth of India to excel in various fields.
The Prime Minister paid his tributes to the Gurus and the brave Sahibzades on the occasion and also congratulated the awardees and their families.
Stressing on the importance of staying fit, noting that a healthy youth will lead to a capable nation, Shri Modi said that the 'Fit India' and 'Khelo India' movements aimed to increase fitness awareness among the younger generation.
The Prime Minister announced the launch of the 'Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan', which will promote a healthy competition among village panchayats to eliminate malnutrition and form the basis of a developed India.
