seminars going on that will touch upon all themes related to
development.” Shri Modi further pointed out, “We want speed,
and we want development. We want to move ahead fromwhere
we are.”
Speaking about the youth, the Chief Minister opined, “Our youth
should get wings, they should get the opportunity to fulfil their
dreams.” Speaking about a mindset that is common among our
youth Shri Modi shared, “There are very few youngsters who
know what their life is about, what he or she has to do, how to
do it. Our youth should know what their life is about. We want
them to grow as individuals.”
He added, “We are fortunate to be born at a time when our
nation is among the most youthful nations in the world. In
2020 the average age of India will be 29. Go to China, Europe,
Russia- be it in the metro or in a mall, you will find majority of
elderly people around you. We are such a youthful nation and
our dreams must be on that scale. We must fill the vacuum that
exists in the world.”
Shri Modi shared invaluable insights on what entrepreneurship
is. “For entrepreneurship, you don’t need a degree from IIM.
There are people who make a place for themselves in the world
solely on the basis of their skills.” He shared an anecdote of a
person he met in Vadodara many years ago. “That man would
provide plumbers, carpenter, and cooks to people. Those who
needed jobs alsowent to him. Gradually he became a good service
provider. That was in 1978-79. Recently, I met someone from a
big business house who said they are making a company in Delhi
that will work as a service provider. I was reminded of this man 30
years ago. It shows even the most ordinary people have a great
understanding of things.”
The Chief Minister shared another anecdote, “I knew a youngster
who was unemployed but gave jobs to people! He gave
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