PM Modi Encourages Chennai Students to Innovate for Global Challenges
During a golden jubilee celebration, PM Modi inspires students to embrace Tamil culture and pursue bold ideas for India's future.
PM Modi emphasizes the importance of innovation among students.
He highlights Tamil Nadu's cultural heritage and its role in national development.
India aims to become a major global economy and host the Olympics by 2036.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students in Chennai on Sunday, urging them to think creatively and develop solutions to global challenges. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, he expressed his belief that the ideas generated by young Indians would significantly influence the future of both the nation and the world. Modi stated, "This is your time. This is your opportunity," encouraging students to dream big and pursue their aspirations without fear.
In his address, PM Modi highlighted the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the first day of Navratri. He described his visit as a positive start to the festival and expressed his admiration for the enthusiasm displayed by the students. The Prime Minister referenced the ancient Tamil text Tirukkural, emphasizing its value as a lifelong learning guide and recalling his gift of the work to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Modi outlined India's ambitious goals, including becoming one of the world's top three economies and a global manufacturing hub. He also mentioned India's plans to send a mission to the Moon and host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympic Games. He expressed confidence that collective efforts would help the nation achieve these objectives, reinforcing the importance of education, innovation, and new ideas.
The Prime Minister noted the significant growth in higher education since 2014, with the number of universities increasing from 750 to over 1,300 and colleges from 38,000 to more than 52,000. He encouraged students to remain curious and committed to lifelong learning, underscoring that education is vital for building a developed India.
In his remarks, PM Modi stressed that the progress of India is closely linked to the development of its states, particularly Tamil Nadu. He reiterated the central government's commitment to enhancing manufacturing and infrastructure, highlighting initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Vocal for Local' as beneficial for the state's industrial growth. The event celebrated the 50-year legacy of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in contributing to education in Tamil Nadu.
