Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the global potential of India’s youth during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai.

PM Modi said the global community was seeking innovative solutions to emerging challenges and expressed confidence that India’s youth had the talent and potential to provide them. He emphasised that young people’s ideas and hard work would shape the future of India and the wider world.

The Prime Minister also highlighted national unity and the heritage of Tamil Nadu. He praised the ancient Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ as a guide to life and lifelong learning, noting that acquiring knowledge should be accompanied by putting it into practice.

PM Modi urged students to dream big, think differently and act fearlessly. Highlighting the opportunities available in the country, he said young people were central to realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He added that combining innovation with cultural heritage could help young people contribute to a progressive and self-reliant nation.