PM Modi: Youth Are the Key Builders of Viksit Bharat
New Delhi | June 7, 2025 — As the NDA government marked 11 years in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the role of India's youth in shaping the nation's future, emphasizing that they are the key builders of Viksit Bharat.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for India’s youth, stating,
“We will always give our Yuva Shakti all possible opportunities to shine! They are key builders of a Viksit Bharat.”
Youth Driving India’s Growth
In his post, the Prime Minister celebrated the global achievements and the spirit of innovation and determination among young Indians. He noted that over the past 11 years, youth from India have made significant strides across a wide array of sectors including startups, science, sports, community service, and culture.
“Our Yuva Shakti is associated with dynamism, innovation and determination. Our youth have driven India’s growth with unmatched energy and conviction,” he wrote.
PM Modi credited the unmatched energy of India’s youth as a vital force behind the country’s transformation over the last decade.
Empowering the Young: A Policy Shift
The Prime Minister highlighted a decisive policy shift in the last 11 years that placed youth empowerment at the center of national development. Key government initiatives mentioned include:
- Startup India – Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation
- Skill India – Equipping youth with industry-relevant skills
- Digital India – Creating a tech-forward, digitally empowered society
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – Transforming India’s education system
These programmes, he said, stem from a firm belief that empowering the youth is the most powerful investment a nation can make.
Government’s Vision: Yuva Shakti at the Core
In a government communique released on the occasion, the Centre outlined how over the past 11 years, various schemes and reforms have been designed to unlock the full potential of young Indians through:
- Skill development and vocational training
- Greater access to education and digital tools
- Support for innovation and entrepreneurship
- Creation of employment opportunities across sectors
- "Empowering India's Yuva Shakti since 2014. Today, we celebrate 11 years of unwavering support to India’s Yuva Shakti under the visionary leadership of PM," the statement read.
Building Viksit Bharat: The Road Ahead
As India enters a crucial decade in its development journey, PM Modi expressed confidence in the youth’s ability to lead the way.
“I’m confident that our youth will keep strengthening the efforts to build a Viksit Bharat,” he concluded.
From creating startups that disrupt markets to representing the nation on international platforms, India’s youth are playing a pivotal role in shaping a resilient, innovative, and forward-looking India.