Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday urged the youth to step up and position India as a frontrunner in technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, and startups.
The LS was addressing the valedictory function of the National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024 organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
Expressing his unwavering confidence in the potential of today’s youth to propel India towards becoming a thriving fully developed and progressive nation in all aspects, he emphasised that the energy, enthusiasm, and determination of the youth provide the essential ingredients for realising a future where India stands as a beacon of prosperity, innovation, and social harmony on the global stage.
“In today’s age of technological advancement and innovation, it is imperative for India’s youth to step up and position the country as a frontrunner in technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, startups, and related fields,” Birla said.
Drawing from his observations, he said on a global scale, particularly in domains like technology, medicine, and innovation, it is the Indian youth who are leading the charge for change and progress.
Asserting that the 21st century belongs to India, Birla called on the youth to take this vision to its rightful conclusion with their ingenuity, determination, and relentless pursuit of excellence.