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 actively seeking innovative solutions to emerging challenges and expressed confidence that India’s youth had the talent and potential to provide them. He emphasised that the current era belonged to the younger generation, whose fresh ideas and hard work would shape the future of India and the wider world.

The Prime Minister also emphasised national unity and the timeless wisdom of Tamil heritage. He praised the ancient Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ as an essential guide to life and lifelong learning, reminding students that acquiring knowledge must always be accompanied by putting it into practice.

PM Modi urged students to dream big, think differently and act fearlessly. Highlighting the “infinite opportunities” available in the country today, he said that young people were central to realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The Prime Minister reiterated that by combining modern innovation with a strong connection to their cultural heritage, young leaders could build a progressive and self-reliant nation while earning recognition on the global stage.