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Rajnath describes youth as the heroes of country's future

Rajnath describes youth as the heroes of country's future

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 11 (UNI) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon the youth to embrace their potential and align their aspirations with India’s journey towards becoming ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
Addressing the convocation ceremony of IIMT University, Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, the Defence Minister underscored the decisive role the young ignited minds of the country can play in realising the national resolve of making India a developed nation.
The dreams, commitment and thinking of the youth will give India a new identity in the world, he said, adding that the strength of a nation lies in the knowledge, skills, and determination of its young minds.
Citing a saying ‘Every age has its own heroes’, Rajnath described the youth as the heroes of the country’s future. He told the students present on the occasion that the biggest strength of the youth is their optimism, which provides the power to see opportunity in every difficulty.
Singh highlighted the nation’s growing stature on the global stage under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said “Today, when India speaks, the whole world listens. India has made giant strides towards becoming a strong, secure and self-reliant nation, which is manufacturing state-of-the-art defence equipment on its own soil and even exporting to other countries.
India has secured its place as the third-largest start-up hub, and with over 100 unicorns, it is shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship".
Emphasising that the youth has the potential to take the country to greater heights, the Defence Minister asserted that the young minds need to make best use of the environment of opportunities created in the country due to the Government’s efforts.
He urged the students to always remember three things to deal with any challenges in life - faith in God, confidence in one’s own abilities and hope for the best results.
“Today, India is establishing itself as one of the strongest nations. Our youth can represent the country with new confidence and energy. If you possess an idea and skill-set and are ready to work hard, you will have no shortage of opportunities or resources. Today, India is witnessing transformation, innovation and dynamism. It is innovation and dynamism and ability for transformation that distinguishes between a leader and a follower,” Rajnath told the students.
Singh urged the youth to stay connected with the country’s history, culture and values, as these can provide valuable lessons in times of challenges and doubt. “When you move beyond individual achievements and think about social betterment, you accomplish something that ensures you are remembered for a lifetime,” he added.
The Defence Minister also paid glowing tributes to Swami Vivekananda as January 12 marks his birth anniversary and is celebrated as National Youth Day. He urged the youth to draw inspiration for Swami Vivekananda’s teachings and vision, describing him as India’s first ‘Global Youth’.
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