Chandigarh-Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Manohar Lal said that the youth, both within the state and the nation, will play an important role in realizing the vision of a ‘Developed India’ over the next 25 years.
The Chief Minister engaged via audio conferencing with young adults, one of the four pillars of Amrit Kaal outlined by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, during ‘CM Ki Vishesh Charcha’ program here today. Approximately 22, 000 enthusiastic youth actively participated in the discussion, sharing their perspectives on the future path of the nation. Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Director General of the Information, Public Relations, Language, and Culture Department, Dr. Amit Agarwal was also present on this occasion.
Expressing confidence in the youth's ability to make significant contributions to the broader goal of fostering a prosperous and advanced India, Chief Minister underscored the immense power of the youth in accelerating economic development. To channel this potential positively, he said that several initiatives such as 'Make in India, ' 'Skill India, ' 'Digital India, ' 'Standup India, ' and 'Startup India, ' have been launched by Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi. Commending these programs, he said that impact of these programs is evident in their success in creating employment opportunities for the youth, equipping them with the skills needed for self-employment, fostering digital proficiency, and empowering them to initiate and establish their own businesses.
Wishing a prosperous future for the youth, Sh Manohar Lal expressed that to actualize Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi's vision of transforming India into a developed nation within the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal, it is imperative to strengthen the four Amrit Pillars, comprising our youth power, women power, farmers, and the middle and poor classes. Emphasizing the collective responsibility of each segment, he asserted that with every section fulfilling its role, India can confidently aspire to be among the forefront of developed nations by 2047.The Chief Minister highlighted that the new National Education Policy brings about a revolutionary change in the education sector, with a particular emphasis given on skill education spanning from schools to universities. The objective is to ensure that by 2030, every youth in the state not only attains education but also acquires essential skills. This dual focus aims to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and once achieved, will position Haryana on the path to meeting these global objectives by 2030.
Giving the basic mantras for success to the youth, the Chief Minister urged them to maintain a clear focus on their life goals, cultivate a positive mindset, practice discipline and patience, adopt a healthy lifestyle, optimize their use of time, and dedicate themselves to serving society and the nation. Seeking the youth's support in propelling the state and the country towards sustainable development over the next 25 years, the Chief Minister also inspired them to embrace and implement these guiding principles.
Sh Manohar Lal highlighted that the current government has transformed government job opportunities into a mission based on merit. Boosting the morale of the youth, the government has provided over 1.10 lakh government jobs solely on the basis of merit, without any costs or biases. Additionally, there is a provision to grant 5 extra marks to candidates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in government job recruitments. He also shared the ambitious target of offering 60000 jobs this year, with ongoing recruitment processes for more than 41000 positions. Moreover, the government has initiated various schemes to facilitate employment for the youth in the private sector, resulting in approximately 32 lakh individuals securing jobs and opportunities for self-employment in the state.
He also mentioned the establishment of the Foreign Cooperation Department with the objective of facilitating education and employment opportunities in foreign countries. To assist youth seeking employment opportunities abroad, the government has streamlined the process by providing free passport services directly within colleges. The initiative has proven successful, with more than 27000 youth having received their passports through this program.
He said that India is increasingly becoming a global hub for startups and research. In alignment with this trend, a new startup policy has been implemented in Haryana to foster a startup culture. Under this policy, the youth are being incentivized to establish their startups by offering financial and technical support. He encouraged the youth to explore the entrepreneurial landscape, especially in agriculture-based products, and urged them to strive for careers in research.
The Chief Minister emphasized the state government's effective measures in eliminating the 3-Cs of corruption, crime, and caste-based politics. This concerted effort aims to create a conducive environment for growth, development, and inclusive progress in the state.