Very proud of India's youth power: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
New Delhi, July 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the achievements of youngsters across various fields, including the space sector, adding that he is "very proud of the youth power of the country".
Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "Last Sunday's successful launch of Vikram-1 has filled the hearts of every Indian with pride. We all witnessed a historic moment in the Indian space sector. This is the first rocket development by the private sector of Viksit Bharat."
"Our young innovators achieved what once was unimaginable. They showed extraordinary skill, passion and patience. For a long time, our space sector remained closed for the private sector. Many youngsters who were interested in this sector were not able to get the opportunity to showcase their talent. Keeping the interests of our youth in mind, we opened the space sector for the private sector. Today, the world is watching its result," he added.
The Prime Minister highlighted how "our young friends" are making India proud in the field of science.
"Science Olympiads are among the most significant competitions of the world. A large number of students participate in this. Olympiads for physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics were held this month. In these competitions, the Indian contingent delivered outstanding performance. All our five students won gold medals in the Physics Olympiad, and India secured the first rank," he said.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted that over the past decade, Indian students have consistently excelled in the Physics Olympiad, winning either gold or silver medals. He also noted that in the Chemistry Olympiad, all participating students received a gold medal.
"This has been the best performance so far," he stated.
In the Biology Olympiad, the Prime Minister mentioned that students from India also won medals, including a gold medal. Furthermore, in the Mathematics Olympiad, he said that Indian students achieved impressive results, securing two gold medals and four silver medals.
"I am very proud of the youth power of the country," he added.
He expressed confidence that more and more youth will show their interest in Olympiads and hackathons and make India proud.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a science teacher, I'm overjoyed seeing our students win gold in Physics and Chemistry Olympiads. For years, we only heard about China and US topping these competitions. Now India is leading the world! This shows that when given the right opportunities, our youth can compete globally. Modi ji's Mann Ki Baat always touches the right notes.
Good news but let's not forget the ground reality. While we celebrate Olympiad medals, our education system still focuses on rote learning. Many talented kids in villages don't have access to basic labs or internet for such competitions. The government should also address the dropout rates and quality of government schools. Kudos to the winners though! 🙏
Vikram-1 launch was historic! My younger brother is studying aerospace engineering and he was literally in tears watching it. For years, ISRO was the only option for space enthusiasts. Now with private sector entry, hundreds of startups can contribute. This is what 'Viksit Bharat' looks like - innovation, ambition and opportunities for all. Jai Hind! 🔥
I'm a PhD student in physics and I can't express how proud I feel seeing all five Indian students winning gold in Physics Olympiad. It shows that our young minds are curious, hardworking and brilliant. PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat is the only platform where science gets such mainstream recognition. This will inspire thousands of girls like me to pursue STEM.
While I appreciate the achievements, we need to be careful not to politicize everything. The scientists and students deserve credit,
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