PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 'Youth for Digital India' via Video Conferencing

Published By : Admin | January 12, 2017 | 18:08 IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates National Youth Festival at Rohtak via video conferencing
Swami Vivekananda shows what one can achieve at a young age: PM
The work that the youth are doing today will impact the future of the nation: PM
Need of the hour is collectivity, connectivity, and creativity: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the inaugural event of the National Youth Festival at Rohtak, via video conferencing.

He said that the life of Swami Vivekananda shows what one can achieve at a young age, and added that the work that the youth are doing today will impact the future of the nation.

He expressed happiness that the theme for this festival is 'youth for Digital India.’ He urged the youth to guide people on increased cashless transactions. Corruption and black money adversely affect the progress of our nation, he added. 

The Prime Minister said that times have changed due to the influence of technology, and the need of the hour is collectivity, connectivity, and creativity. He said that the support from the youth in the fight against corruption convinces him that it is possible to bring a positive change in the nation.

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PM Modi highlights India's defence transformation over the last decade
June 17, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted the significant transformation witnessed in India’s defence capabilities over the last decade.

Shri Modi said that India’s defence capabilities have undergone a major transformation, guided by the vision of self-reliance and powered by innovation, technology and indigenous manufacturing.

The Prime Minister noted that the progress made in the defence sector over the last 12 years reflects India’s growing focus on strengthening national security through self-reliance.

The Prime Minister further stated that India has strengthened its defence capabilities across air, land and sea, advanced indigenous technologies and built a stronger foundation for self-reliance and national security.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“India’s defence capabilities have witnessed significant transformation over the last decade, guided by the vision of self-reliance and powered by innovation, technology and indigenous manufacturing.

This thread gives a glimpse of the strides India has made in the defence sector over the last 12 years.

#12YearsOfSurakshitBharat”

“This thread explains how India has strengthened its defence capabilities across air, land and sea, advanced indigenous technologies and built a stronger foundation for self-reliance and national security.

#12YearsOfSurakshitBharat”