'Very proud of our youth': PM Modi lauds students' performance at International Science Olympiads
New Delhi, July 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the performance of Indian students at this year's International Science Olympiads, expressing pride in the achievements of the nation's youth.
In the 136th episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "Our young friends are also making Bharat proud in the field of science. Science Olympiads are among the most significant competitions in the world, and a large number of students participate in them. Olympiads for physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics were held this month. In these competitions, the Indian contingent delivered an outstanding performance."
Highlighting thier exceptional performance at the Olympiads, he added, "All five of our students won gold medals in the Physics Olympiad, and Bharat secured the first rank... In the Chemistry Olympiad too, all the students won gold medals. This has been the best performance so far. In the Biology Olympiad also, students of our country won medals, including a gold medal. Meanwhile, in the Mathematics Olympiad, our students won two gold and four silver medals. I am very proud of the youth of the country."
Shifting his focus, the Prime Minister pointed to an environmental initiative from Bihar, which utilises single-use plastic to make durable and eco-friendly benches.
"A wonderful example of 'Waste to Wealth' has emerged in Sitamarhi, Bihar. Here, waste is being recycled to create attractive benches. Approximately 40 kg of single-use plastic is used to make one bench. These benches are strong, durable, comfortable, and eco-friendly. They are installed in government schools, parks, and public spaces. This is also raising awareness about environmental protection," he said.
During his address, Prime Minister Modi also paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the "extraordinary courage" displayed by the armed forces in the face of extreme challenges.
PM Modi said that India continues to strengthen its defence capabilities and is emerging as a trusted global defence partner.
"Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas. This day fills us with pride, and it reminds us of the extraordinary courage of our brave soldiers."
"The towering peaks of Kargil, the harsh weather, the enemy's challenge--every circumstance stood before our soldiers, but their resolve was greater than every challenge. They dedicated everything they had to protect Mother India. Today, on 'Kargil Vijay Diwas', I pay my humble respects to all the brave martyrs and valiant soldiers," PM Modi said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see our youth excel in science! But I hope this talent is also nurtured with better labs and research funding in our colleges. We can't just celebrate medals—we need to build the ecosystem. Still, very proud moment 🇮🇳
As someone from abroad, I'm impressed by India's consistent performance in Olympiads. This is world-class achievement. The bench recycling story from Bihar is also a smart move—turning plastic waste into useful furniture. Good to see innovation at grassroots level.
All 5 gold in Physics! That's incredible. Our students are proving they can compete with the best globally. The Mann Ki Baat segment on Kargil Vijay Diwas also hit home—we owe so much to our soldiers. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Proud moment indeed! But I wish the government would also focus on improving science education in government schools. We celebrate Olympiad winners, but many rural children don't even have proper science teachers. Let's bridge that gap too.
This is fantastic! India's young minds are shining. The 'Waste to Wealth' bench idea from Bihar is also clever—40 kg of plastic per bench is no joke. Hope this scales across the country. Well done PM Modi for covering these positive stories.
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