New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the youth of India will determine the development of the country and the world in the 21st century.
Addressing the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized that “Indian youth are not only contributing to India’s development but are also a force for a global good.”
Indian youth have created 1.5 lakh start-ups and over 100 unicorns… the Prime Minister noted that “More than 200 major global companies are led by people of Indian origin, contributing trillions of rupees to the global GDP and helping improve the lives of millions.”
He stated that in any sector, imagining the future of the world without the talent and strength of India’s youth is difficult and this is why he refers to them as a ‘force for global good’.
Remarking that the 21st century world is changing rapidly, and it is essential to keep pace with this change, Modi emphasized that the significant role of the youth in this transformation.
Delving into the Mudra scheme, the Prime Minister noted that initially, loans up to Rs 10 lakh were given without guarantees, and in the government’s third term, this limit has been increased to Rs 20 lakh.
He highlighted that over the past 10 years, more than Rs 40 lakh crore has been disbursed under the Mudra Yojana, helping millions of young people to start their businesses.
Greeting the gathering on NCC Day, the Prime Minister said, “Being selected for the Republic Day Parade is an achievement in itself.”
He noted that this year’s Republic Day was special as India completed 75 years as a Republic.
Modi said that over 75 years of the Republic, the Constitution has inspired democracy and emphasized the importance of civic duties.
“Similarly, the NCC has inspired the youth of India in nation-building and taught them the importance of discipline” he said.
He added that the NCC has been extended to border areas and coastal districts, with over 170 border talukas and nearly 100 coastal talukas now having NCC presence.
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