PM to visit Kuwait this week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on 21-22 December at the invitation of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, it was officially announced on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with a delegation of students of Jammu and Kashmir at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg here.
About 250 students from districts of Jammu and Kashmir participated in the freewheeling and informal interaction.
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These students are visiting Jaipur, Ajmer and New Delhi under ‘Watan Ko Jano – Youth Exchange Programme 2023’ of the Government of India. In the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,’ the visit is aimed at showcasing cultural and social diversity of the country to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
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According to the Prime Minister’s Office, during the interaction, Prime Minister Modi asked the students about their travel experience and the iconic places they visited.
Prime Minister Modi discussed rich sporting culture in Jammu and Kashmir and enquired the students about their participation in sports like cricket and football.
The Prime Minister gave the example of Sheetal Devi, the young archer from Jammu and Kashmir, who won three medals at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou.
He also appreciated the talent of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and added that they have potential to excel in any field.
The Prime Minister advised the students to work and contribute towards the development of the country and help realise the dream of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Talking about the construction of the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, Modi said that it will improve connectivity in the region.
The Prime Minister discussed the success of Chandrayaan-3 and the Aditya-L1 mission, adding that these scientific achievements have made every Indian proud.
Talking about the record number of tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir this year, Modi said that there is immense opportunity in the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Prime Minister also talked about the benefits of Yoga and exhorted the students to practise it daily.
He also discussed the successful organisation of the G20 summit in Kashmir and the efforts for making the country neat and clean.
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