Help create India by 2047: PM Modi urges J&K student

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday urged a group of students from Jammu and Kashmir to work and contribute towards the development of the country and help realise the dream of a developed India when the country attains 100 years of independence in 2047.

Around 250 students from all districts of J&K participated in the freewheeling and informal interaction. 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 the cultural and social diversity of the country to J&K youth.

During the interaction, the PM asked the students about their travel experience and the iconic places they visited.

He discussed the rich sporting culture in J&K and asked the students about their participation in sports. “He gave the example of Sheetal Devi, the young archer from J&K, who won three medals at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. PM also appreciated the talent of the youth of J&K and added that they have the potential to excel in any field,” the PMO said.

Talking about the construction of the world’s highest railway bridge in J&K, the PM said it will improve connectivity in the region.

Talking about the record number of tourists visiting J&K this year, the PM said there was immense opportunity in the tourism sector in J&K. He also talked about the benefits of yoga and exhorted the students to practise it daily.