Noida, October 8: Union Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan called. He suggested that skills, creativity and innovation capabilities should be used for the development of the country.
Dr. who spoke to the students and students in an educational institution in Noida. Murugan said that the youth should be prepared for future opportunities through quality education, continuous learning, skill development and becoming entrepreneurs.
Youth is the driving force of nation building
Youth power should be key in the goal of Vikasit Bharat @2047 proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Murugan said.He said that Vikasit Bharat is not just a distant future goal, but a future that today's youth will build with their skills, innovation and creativity.
He stated that there is a need for a system that links education with skills, technology, research, development of entrepreneurs and employment.
Educational reforms to meet the changing world
Dr. said that education also needs to be developed continuously in the fast changing world. Murugan said. The National Education Policy-2020 is said to be helping to make education more convenient, multidisciplinary and skill based.
Lifelong learning opportunities should be available for individuals to acquire new skills and qualifications at different stages of their careers.He said that there is a need to make education available according to different needs and conditions through online education.
Equal opportunity for knowledge
Dr. said that the 'One Nation One Subscription' (ONOS) program is a key step in making quality academic research and international knowledge resources more widely available. Murugan said.
He said neither academic institution nor geographical region should become a barrier to quality research. "Talent is everywhere. Opportunities should be everywhere," he said.
Skills should be developed not limited to degrees
Talking about employment opportunities, Dr. said that large scale job opportunities are created through development of infrastructure, manufacturing sector, services, encouragement of entrepreneurs and skill development. Murugan said.Referring to RBI-KLEMS data, he stated that between 2014-15 and 2023-24, about 17.1 crore jobs were added in India.
Youth should not be limited to degrees but develop practical skills, problem solving ability and self-confidence to adapt to the changing economy. He called to develop new ideas and innovations at the level of providing employment to others.
The combination of technology and creativity holds immense potential
Dr. To explore opportunities of youth in emerging fields like artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, animation, visual effects (VFX), extended reality (XR), digital content. Murugan suggested.
He said that new opportunities are emerging rapidly in the areas where technology and creativity meet.He called upon the youth to become creators of the world and not just consumers of technology and digital content.
By focusing on continuous learning and innovation, the youth should develop the necessary skills to participate in future technology-based industries.
Constitutional values.. Responsible citizenship
Dr. also emphasized the importance of constitutional values in education and nation building. Murugan explained. Recalling the basic duties mentioned in the constitution, he said that there is a need to develop scientific attitude, questioning attitude, research attitude and determination to achieve excellence among the youth.
'Learn.. Create.. Create Opportunities'At the end of his speech, Dr. said that the youth should continuously learn, create new ideas and provide opportunities to others. Murugan called.
He stated that in achieving the goal of Vikasit Bharat by 2047, it is crucial for the youth of the country to develop their skills, prioritize innovation and become active participants in the country's progress.
