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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today unveiled the plaque for the foundation stone of the campus for IIIT Guwahati. In his address on the occasion to students of IIT, NIT and central universities of the North-east, the Prime Minister said the 21st century is the century of knowledge. He said in history, whenever knowledge has been the driving force of the world, India has provided leadership. He added that today India is demographically the youngest country in the world, with young dreams full of energy. He said it is now both a challenge and an opportunity for India, to once again play a leading role in the world.
The Prime Minister said today, most global economic surveys say India is the fastest growing major economy. He said the Union Government has focused on youth with a well thought-out series of initiatives. He mentioned the Government’s efforts towards skill development, the Make in India initiative, and the Start-up movement.
The Prime Minister especially mentioned electronics and defence equipment manufacturing as priority areas.
We keep hearing 21st century is India's century. What is the reason? Because this is a century of knowledge & information: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016The nation that leads in knowledge and information, the century will belong to that nation. India is also a very youthful nation: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016Whenever it has been about knowledge, India has always shown the way to the entire world: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Iy8hu3Nre5
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016Our efforts are not scattered, only following the routine procedures. Our efforts are inter-linked, with an aim to see desired results: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016The requirement for human resource is going to increase and if a nation can cater to this demand it is India: PM @narendramodi in Assam
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016Why should India only remain a market? This is not acceptable. This is also the reason we launched #makeinindia: PM @narendramodi in Assam
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016I have come to you with a challenge- why not manufacture electronic goods in India. We have the talent, ideas & determination: PM in Assam
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016People here are connected with me through FB, Twitter. You also connect with me on the App: PM in Assam https://t.co/du0R7YZb24
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016The current generation of youngsters don't want to be job seekers. The youth wants to be job creators: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016A group of school students were called by the President, who keeps taking such wonderful initiatives: PM @narendramodi @RashtrapatiBhvn
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016Students had innovative ideas on Swachh Bharat and I was amazed. A million problems exist in India but so do a billion brains: PM in Assam
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 19, 2016My speech on harnessing the demographic dividend & making India a hub of innovation & manufacturing. https://t.co/67JW4mnbO9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2016