President Droupadi Murmu today said that the nation is moving forward to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by the year 2047. She said that development of every region of the country and every section of society is essential. The President stated this while addressing a group of meritorious students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President said that the Eklavya Model Residential Schools are not only providing quality education to tribal students but also offering them opportunities to hone their multifaceted talents. The President said that the country has no dearth of talent and that students need the right opportunities, a conducive environment and proper guidance to realize their potential. She expressed happiness over the equal representation of boys and girls in Eklavya Model Residential Schools, describing it as a testament to the country’s progress towards inclusive development.
The President urged students to aim high and strive to realize their dreams with dedication, discipline, and self-confidence. She said that education should not only be a means to earn a livelihood for them rather, their goal should also be to create employment opportunities through their knowledge. She underlined that the country’s inclusive development will gain further momentum when youth will become job creators.
