New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that the inclusivity of the Indian youth is a key factor in their development in the country.
Addressing the 15th edition of Rozgar Mela after distributing over 51,000 appointment letters to recruits in different departments of the central government, he said it is a time for unprecedented opportunities for the youngsters.
"Your responsibility is to strengthen the country's economic system; your responsibility is to strengthen the country's internal security; your responsibility is to build modern infrastructure in the country; your responsibility is to bring fundamental changes in the lives of labourers. The more honest you are with your work, the more it will support India's journey of Viksit Bharat," PM Modi said.
"The biggest thing appreciable in the development of the Indian youth is its inclusivity," he added. In the virtual event, he noted that the International Monetary Fund has said India will remain the fastest-growing major economy, asserting that employment opportunities will be rising in every sector.
The production and export in the automobile and footwear industries have hit new records, generating employment in huge numbers, Modi said. Citing the difference his government has made, the prime minister listed out that cargo being handled through inland water transport has surged to 145 million tonnes from 18 million tonnes before 2014, while national waterways have increased from five to 110, and their length from 2,700 km to over 5,000 km.
The prime minister said a big highlight has been that the growth has been inclusive and noted that the participation of women has risen in every sector. Three of the top five toppers in this year's UPSC exam are women, he said, adding over 90 lakh self-help groups have more than 10 crore women working for them. In this decade, the youth have powered India's rise in the fields of technology, data, and innovation, Modi said while noting that the country leads in real-time digital transactions.
The prime minister asserted that the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) to be held in Mumbai will also be a big opportunity for youngsters to showcase their skills on a global platform. They will also get to understand Artificial Intelligence and immersive media, and the event will infuse a new energy into the sphere of digital content, he added.
