In a stirring address, Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T. Parnaik underscored that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ blueprint revolves around the nation’s vibrant youth, positioning them as the cornerstone for achieving a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
Addressing enthusiastic young minds at a mega youth summit in Itanagar, Parnaik elaborated on the PM’s multi-pronged strategy: from ‘Make in India’ to ‘Startup India,’ all designed to unlock youth ingenuity. ‘Our young population is India’s greatest asset; Viksit Bharat is their canvas,’ he asserted.
The Governor delved into Arunachal’s unique contributions, spotlighting youth-driven ventures in adventure tourism, bamboo industries, and renewable energy. He shared success stories of local entrepreneurs who have scaled up using government schemes like PMEGP and Atmanirbhar Bharat funds.
Critiquing past decades’ missed opportunities, Parnaik praised Modi’s focus on skilling 400 million youth by 2025. Sessions at the summit covered emerging fields like semiconductors, space tech, and climate resilience, with experts mentoring attendees.
He urged the youth to adopt a ‘nation-first’ mindset, blending tradition with modernity. Arunachal’s youth unemployment rate has dipped to 12% under current initiatives, per state data, exemplifying the vision’s impact.
Wrapping up, Parnaik launched a state-wide ‘Yuva Shakti’ campaign, aiming to engage 1 lakh youth in leadership training. This event amplifies the national chorus: India’s developed future hinges on its youth powering the engine of growth.