‘Our strength lies in diversity’ Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the 'Yuva Sangam' initiative during the 101st episode of MannKiBaat and said that India's strength lies in its diversity and there is a lot to see in our country.
"India's strength lies in its diversity. There is a lot to see in our country. Keeping this in view, the Ministry of Education has taken an excellent initiative named 'Yuvasangam'. The objective of this initiative is to increase people-to-people connections as well as give the youth of the country an opportunity to mingle with each other. Higher educational institutions in various states have been linked to it," said PM Modi during the 101st episode of Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi said that in the first round of Yuva Sangam, about 1,200 youths toured 22 states of the country. Everyone who has been a part of it is returning with such memories, which will remain etched in their hearts for the rest of their lives.
He said, "We have seen that CEOs and business leaders of many big companies have spent time in India as backpackers." When I meet leaders of other countries, many a time they also tell me that they had gone to visit India in their youth."
He added, "There is so much to know and see in India that your curiosity will only increase every time. I hope that after learning of these exciting experiences, you too will definitely be inspired to travel to different parts of the country."
Prime Minister Modi also spoke to two youngsters, each from Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar. Under the 'Yuva Sangam' people-to-people initiative, the youngsters visited Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, respectively.
While talking to one delegate of Arunachal Pradesh, PM Modi said, "You should write a blog on your experiences in the Yuva Sangam, how you enrolled in it, and how your experience in Rajasthan has been, so that the youth of the country know the significance and greatness of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, what this scheme is all about, and how youths can take advantage of it. You should write a blog full of your experiences, and then it will be useful for many people to read."
He also encouraged Vishakha, the delegate from Bihar, to share her experience of Yuva Sangam and Ek Bharat-Shreshth Bharat on social media regarding the welcome and hospitality that she received in Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi mentioned that he recently visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan, describing it as an emotional experience. He emphasised the importance of cherishing historical memories, which can greatly benefit future generations. Museums often provide new lessons and extensive learning opportunities, he added.
Highlighting the International Museum Expo recently organised in India, PM Modi stated that it showcased the specialties of over 1,200 museums from around the world.
PM Modi spoke about the need for AI in the modern era and mentioned a unique startup called LivNSense, which is a platform based on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
He stated that AI would enable effective monitoring of water distribution and help determine the amount of water being wasted.
"Today is the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, Veer Savarkar. The stories related to his sacrifice, courage, and resolve inspire us all even today," said PM Modi. (Agencies)
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