Youth in 2023 will define India in 2047: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

Jammu: Minister of State Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that Youth in 2023 will define India in 2047. Speaking as chief guest at the Youth 20 Consultation on Peace-building and Reconciliation: Ushering in an Era of No War at the University of Jammu through virtual mode, Dr. Singh said three generations have passed since Independence and there was no dearth of talent or capabilities but the favourable milieu was lacking which has now been made available by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

He said this is a great opportunity but at the same time also a challenge and privilege because the same youth will be deciding the face of India@2047. The Union Minister said those who are thirty today will be the prime citizens.  

The Minister said that just after forming the Government in May 2014, Prime Minister Modi had said that this Government will be dedicated to the upliftment of the poor, empowerment of women and the betterment of the youth. Before 2014, the environment in the country was one of desperation and hopelessness. 



 Dr. Singh said that today when you look back, as the government is completing 9 years under PM Modi, it can be said with evidence that Modi has walked the talk and also led his team to walk the talk.

 

Dr. Jitendra Singh said, right from the beginning, the Prime Minister Modi accorded highest priority to the issues and concerns related to youth. The Prime Minister constantly sought to create new avenues and opportunities for livelihood, government jobs and income for the youth.  Dr. Singh said that the onus lies in today's Youth to shape the fate of New India.

 

Earlier, welcomed  Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, guests and delegates, Vice Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai said that  17 international delegates from over ten countries representing  South Korea, Afghanistan, Malawi, Iran, Ghana, Madagascar, Indonesia, South Africa, Nigeria and Russia are participating in the meeting. Further national delegations from over  25 educational institutions/Universities of the country are also participating.