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There was a wave of enthusiasm in the packed auditorium of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), one of the top educational institutions of Delhi University, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, bypassing the traditional formal speech, started the dialogue in his own style to today’s new generation i.e. ‘Gen Z’. Easily using modern idioms and slang popular among the youth, the Prime Minister addressed the students as ‘OG’ (Original Gangster/Pioneer) and ‘Dhurandhar’. As soon as he came on stage, he said that today’s India is not one that follows the old lines, but is a country of mavericks who are out of the box and forging new paths.
During the dialogue, the Prime Minister showed how important it is for governance and leadership to deeply understand the pulse of the young generation, their thinking and their language. He said that today’s youth are not limited to just getting a degree, rather they are the biggest medium to bring real disruption in the society and system. This unique dialogue, which went out of the traditional framework of political and administrative discussion, easily made thousands of students sitting in the auditorium its fans.
Giving the mantra to the students to face the challenges of career and life, the Prime Minister said that the biggest risk in life is not to take any risk. He said that the hunger to experiment within today’s generation is the biggest strength of the new India. It is often seen that under the pressure of family and society’s expectations, youth become afraid of failure. Emphasizing this, the PM said that failure in the journey of life is never a ‘full stop’, rather it is only a ‘comma’, which gives you a chance to stop and re-evaluate your strategy.
He said that all the great inventions and great institutions that have been created in the world, their founders had faced failures dozens of times. If you are working on a new idea and don’t get the desired results the first time, don’t consider it a failure. This is a lesson that makes you more mature next time. The Prime Minister asked the youth to trust their conscience and passion instead of giving in to the pressure of ‘FOMO’ (Fear of Missing Out).
Highlighting the background of Shri Ram College of Commerce, the Prime Minister discussed the changing nature of the economy with the students of commerce, finance and management. He said that there was a time when the best youth of the country used to spend their entire life just in search of a secure job, but in the last decade there has been a historic change in the mindset of the Indian youth. Today, India has become the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, where young people coming from ordinary families of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are building unicorn companies.
The PM said that today’s youth does not want to remain just a ‘job seeker’ (job seeker), rather he is becoming a ‘job creator’ (employment provider) with his talent. Giving examples of emerging sectors like space technology, defense manufacturing, green energy, fintech and semiconductor, he said that the government has opened the doors of all sectors for private entrepreneurship. Now it depends on the youth how they capitalize on these opportunities and hoist the flag of Indian brands globally.
In his address, the Prime Minister mentioned in detail the national resolution of ‘Developed India 2047’. He said that when India celebrates the 100th anniversary of its independence, the students sitting in college classes today will play the role of policy makers, industrialists, scientists and social reformers of the country. Building a developed India will not be possible through any government order or plan, but through the combined efforts of the 140 crore citizens of the country, especially the youth.
He suggested the students to strike a balance between modern technology and their cultural roots. The PM said that make full use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Blockchain, but at the same time never forget human sensibilities, social concerns and moral values of Indian tradition. Only when technology is combined with compassion and national interest does it become a means of human welfare.
Lauding the academic contribution of SRCC, the Prime Minister said that the institute has produced top economists, chartered accountants, corporate leaders and policy experts to the country. Today, when the global economy is surrounded by clouds of uncertainty and recession, India stands firmly as the fastest growing major economy in the world. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) such as UPI, ONDC and Aadhaar have ensured financial inclusion reaches the last person in the country.
He said that it is the responsibility of commerce students to spread financial literacy to the lower strata of the society. India today is rapidly moving towards becoming a $5 trillion economy, and in this journey, commerce experts play a backbone role in financial strategy, implementation of tax reforms and capital formation.
During the Prime Minister’s address, the auditorium echoed with laughter and applause several times. After the speech was over, the students while talking to the media shared their experiences and said that they had never thought that the Prime Minister of the country would communicate with them in their own language. The students said that words like ‘OG’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ completely removed the formal distance between them and the Prime Minister in an instant. Many students said that the Prime Minister’s advice to look at failure positively and take out-of-the-box risks has brought new confidence in their lives.
This program not only got recorded as a memorable event in the history of Delhi University, but it also made it clear that the top leadership of the country is fully prepared to formulate future policies keeping the aspirations of the young generation on priority.