Noting that the government has set a target of making India a developed nation by 2047, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that the country’s youth not only have immense possibilities for building a golden future but also have favourable conditions for them to achieve this target.

”The youth are India’s biggest resource and biggest capital. Our country has one of the highest youth populations in the world. India’s economy today ranks fifth in the world and by 2030 we are going to become the third largest economy,” she said while addressing the third convocation of the Central University of Jharkhand at Ranchi.

The President told the students that their responsibility is not only to create a good life for themselves; it is also their moral duty to play an important role in building the society and country. They should take a pledge today that wherever they do, they would work to build a prosperous and developed India, work to build a society where there is harmony and where every person’s life is dignified.

She advised them to always keep in mind whether the people from backward or deprived sections will benefit from their work or not.

The President said whenever she comes to Jharkhand, she feels as if she has returned to her home. She has a connection with people of Jharkhand, especially with the tribal brothers and sisters. She stated that there are many traditions in tribal lifestyle that can improve the lives of other people and communities. They live in balance with nature and if we can learn from their lifestyle and methods, then we can face big challenges like global warming.

Murmu felt happy to note that the campus of Central University of Jharkhand has been designed keeping in mind green architecture principles. She said along with providing a good environment for study and teaching, the eco-friendly practices set a good example of environmental protection for the society.

She was also happy to note that the University has created special centers to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of local language, literature and music. She appreciated the Central University of Jharkhand for preserving, studying and propagating Indian culture, in particular, the culture of the tribal society.