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India’s youth will power our journey to Viksit Bharat 2047: Prime Minister

India’s youth will power our journey to Viksit Bharat 2047: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, emphasizing the crucial role of "yuva shakti" or youth power in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. He assured the youth that the government was committed to fulfilling their dreams and promised free online coaching for those preparing for competitive exams.

Additionally, Modi announced plans to train 1 crore young people in AI skills within a year to prepare them for the 2036 Olympics and other emerging employment avenues. The Prime Minister also called upon the youth to participate in the national Census and help digitize household data for policy-making. In his 13th speech from the Red Fort, Modi outlined seven vital areas for reform called "shakti ki sapta dhara" aimed at building domestic capacity and making India a global exporter.

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