Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi as the Chief Guest where he discussed how every generation has its own specific challenges while also bearing national responsibility. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that whatever the new generation does over the next 30-35 years will influence the nation’s journey towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Prime Minister Modi said, “You are all aware that every generation faces the specific challenges of its time and also bears its own national responsibility… Whatever you do over the next 30 to 35 years of your lives will influence our journey towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Therefore, the basis of every decision you make should also be: how will this benefit the country? Which of the nation’s needs will this fulfill?”
Youth will shape India’s journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’
PM Modi highlighted the rapid changes taking place across the world and said that the evolving global strategic landscape and fast-paced technological developments would create both challenges and new opportunities for the younger generation.
“The world’s strategic equations are changing quickly, and the global balance of power is shifting every moment. The biggest force behind this transformation is the rapid pace of technology. Today, no one can say with certainty what the world will look like over the next 20–30 years. But whenever a period of change comes, it brings challenges as well as new opportunities. The world will change, technology will advance, industries will grow, and professions will evolve. But remember one thing: Those who keep learning will succeed,” the Prime Minister said.
He emphasised that continuous learning would remain essential in a rapidly changing world, where technological advancement is expected to reshape industries, professions and the nature of work in the coming decades.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the growing opportunities in the field of research and innovation, describing it as another major avenue available to the young graduates as they begin the next phase of their professional and academic journeys.
He pointed out several initiatives introduced by the government to encourage young researchers and strengthen the country’s research ecosystem.
A total of 3,000-plus students, including 587 PhD scholars, were conferred their degrees during the ceremony.
(With agency inputs)