Yuva Samvad Held in Jagdalpur; Young People Urged to Participate Actively in Nation-Building
Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya attended the ‘Yuva Samvad’ programme as chief guest at the auditorium of the Government Agriculture College in Kumhrawand, Jagdalpur, on Monday. Interacting directly with young people, he discussed democracy, employment, innovation and their central role in nation-building.
Addressing the youth, he said today’s young generation will play the most important role in making India a developed nation by 2047. When the country celebrates the centenary of its independence, the responsibility of leading a strong and developed India will rest with this ‘Amrit Peedhi’. He called upon young people to fulfil their duties with a ‘Nation First’ spirit and participate actively in the country’s overall development.
MY Bharat Platform Opens Doors to Opportunities for Youth: Dr. Mandaviya
Dr. Mandaviya said the MY Bharat digital platform, launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has become an effective means of providing young people with opportunities in innovation, mentorship, volunteering and careers. The platform has set a major target of developing one lakh young leaders across the country who will go on to contribute effectively to policymaking and public service.
He urged young people to pledge to adopt Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ in their lives: the resolve for a developed India, freedom from every trace of a colonial mindset, pride in the country’s great heritage, unity and solidarity, and faithful discharge of civic duties. He emphasised that national interest must always remain paramount, whether they pursue education, administration, entrepreneurship or any other field.
Discussion on Strengthening Democracy and Bastar’s Tourism Potential
During the interaction, the Union Minister discussed the electoral roll revision process in particular with a student, Pranjal. He highlighted the importance of transparent, error-free electoral rolls and fair voting in strengthening democracy. He said a series of such ‘Yuva Samvad’ programmes would continue at educational institutions across the country to increase young people’s participation in the democratic process.
Praising Bastar, Dr Mandaviya highlighted its natural beauty and the world-famous Chitrakote Waterfall. He also appreciated the region’s immense potential for tourism development.
Presiding over the programme, Chhattisgarh Forest and Climate Change Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap said Bastar’s youth are committed to protecting democratic values and realising the national resolve for a developed India. He led the young people present in taking a pledge of service to the nation.
Bastar Member of Parliament Shri Mahesh Kashyap and Jagdalpur MLA Shri Kiran Deo Singh also addressed the gathering and shared their views. A large number of public representatives, distinguished citizens, young people and students from various colleges attended the programme.