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Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar addressing the students of NIT, IIT and IIM in the program ‘Kalpanayen: Better India’ at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in the capital Raipur today- Photo-channel24india.com
Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar while addressing the students of NIT, IIT and IIM in the program ‘Kalpanayen: Better India Ki’ at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in the capital Raipur today on Tuesday January 21, 2025 said that the youth have an important role in realiiing the dream of developed India.
Raipur: While interacting with the students, Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar said that all of you are studying in the prestigious educational institutions of the country. In these institutions, education of state-of-the-art technology is being imparted. New technologies like AI machine learning, green hydrogen are being promoted in the country. The Vice President said that when India celebrates the centenary of its independence in 2047, then the dream of a strong and developed India will not only become a goal but a sure destination.
Vice President Dhankhar said that India is moving towards becoming Vishwa Guru again thanks to the youth. Calling for the use of indigenous goods, he said that every citizen of the country can contribute to strengthening India by not using imported goods.
Governor Ramen Deka said that a strong India should be self-reliant as well as globally connected. This vision can be realized by promoting a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. By empowering rural communities through sustainable agriculture, promoting tribal entrepreneurship and investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure, Chhattisgarh can become a beacon of inclusive and sustainable development, he added.
Governor Deka further said that our youth are the architects of tomorrow. They must be equipped with skills that integrate traditional knowledge with cutting-edge technologies. Skill development programmes and promoting self-reliance will lay the foundation for a resilient economy and a cohesive society. Industry-related education and leading research institutes must be promoted to prepare our youth for global challenges.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai while addressing the students said that to build a prosperous India, we must deep study and profound understanding of our glorious history and Sanatan traditions. India has been a world leader since ancient times. Universities like Takshila and Nalanda were renowned all over the world. The society that learns from the events of its past is the one that can realize the dream of a prosperous future.
Chief Minister Sai said that to build a better India, we must understand the challenges facing the country. Today, whether it is semiconductor or space technology, our country has taken a step towards becoming self-reliant at a rapid pace. He said that we are working on Green GDP to deal with the challenge of climate change. We are promoting green steel along with measures to reduce carbon emissions. Wherever challenges are present, possibilities are also hidden, CM added.
On this occasion, Vice President Dhankhar laid the foundation stone of the girls hostel to be built in the NIT campus by SECL from CSR funds. Mrs . Vice President’s Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Shri Tokhan Sahu, Chairman Board of Governors NIT Shri Suresh Haware, CMD SECL Dr. PS Mishra, IIT Director Prof. Rajiv Prakash, IIM Director Prof. R.K. Kakani, NIT Director Prof. NV Ramanna Rao along with scholars, students of NIT, IIM and IIT were present in large numbers in the program.
