THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, DELHI

• Principal, SRCC, Prof. Simrit Kaur Ji, Dr. Mallika Kumar

• State Director, My Bharat, Delhi Shri Ankit Kumar Gaur Ji,

• Distinguished faculty members,

• My dear young friends, and participants of the My Bharat – Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad

It is a pleasure, to be at the Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad, a platform that celebrates the energy, ideas, and aspirations of India’s youth.

It is also a pleasure to come to SRCC a premier college of Bharat.

As we look towards 2047, when India will celebrate, 100 years, of Independence, we must ask ourselves, an important question: What kind of nation, do we want India to become, and what role will our young people, play in shaping that future?

And the greatest strength, of this vision, is our youth.

India has one of the world’s largest, young populations. This gives us, a remarkable opportunity, but it also places a responsibility. Our demographic strength, must translate into knowledge, skills, employment, entrepreneurship, and responsible leadership.

My young friends, you are not merely, the beneficiaries of a developed Bharat; you are the builders, of that Bharat.

The future will demand, much more than, academic qualifications. It will require practical skills, communication, creativity, and the ability, to keep learning. Above all, it will require the confidence, to turn ideas, into action.

This is where, platforms like Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad, become particularly important. It gives, young Indians an opportunity, to express their ideas, engage with national priorities, and understand that nation-building, is not, the responsibility, of the government alone. It is a collective responsibility.

Our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, has repeatedly emphasised, the importance of placing, youth at the centre, of India’s development journey. His vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, calls upon young Indians, to become active participants, in shaping the country’s future.

The idea is simple: the aspirations of our youth, must become, the driving force of national progress.

Let us consider, some of the areas, where this contribution, can make a decisive difference.

First, innovation and technology.

Innovation, does not always, begin in a large laboratory, or a major corporation. It can begin in a classroom, a college project, a small enterprise or a local community. What matters, is the willingness to identify a problem, and find a better solution.

Second, entrepreneurship and employment.

A developed India, will need, productive enterprises, competitive industries, and meaningful employment opportunities. Our young people, should aspire, not only to seek jobs, but also, wherever possible, to create jobs.

Entrepreneurship is, not limited, to technology start-ups. It can take shape, in agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, education, and creative industries. 

Third, sustainability and inclusive development.

The young generation, must understand, that development and environmental responsibility, are not competing goals. A developed Bharat, must create prosperity, while safeguarding the interests, of future generations.

Fourth, education and skills.

Our educational institutions, like SRCC must prepare young people, not only for examinations, and employment, but also for life. They must encourage, curiosity, independent thinking, research, teamwork, and the courage to question, existing ideas.

Equally important, is the ability, to learn from failure. Every successful innovation, involves experimentation, uncertainty, and setbacks. Failure should not discourage, young people, from pursuing worthwhile ideas; it should help them, improve and move forward, with greater understanding.

My young friends, never underestimate, the value of curiosity. The questions, you ask today, may lead to the solutions, India needs tomorrow.

Nation-building does not begin only, in Parliament, government offices, or boardrooms. It begins, in our homes, educational institutions, workplaces, and communities.

For Delhi, this responsibility, has a special significance. As the national capital, Delhi represents, the aspirations, of a modern India. Its future, depends on the participation, of its young citizens, in education, innovation, civic responsibility, environmental protection, and social harmony.

I encourage, the youth of Delhi, to become active partners, in building a cleaner, greener, safer, and more inclusive city. Respect for public spaces, responsible use of resources, concern for fellow citizens, and a commitment to the rule of law, are all important expressions of citizenship.

My young friends, as you participate, in the Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvaad, 

I urge you to think, of course  about immediate goals, but also imagine, the India you wish to see, in 2047.

Do not wait, for the perfect opportunity, to begin. Start with, what you know, use the resources, available to you, work with others, and remain committed, to learning. Every meaningful contribution, however small, it may appear, can become, part of a much larger, national effort.

I am confident, that the energy, talent, and determination of our young people, will help Bharat emerge, as a developed nation, and a force for peace, progress, and innovation, in the world.

Thank you.

Jai Hind!