New Delhi, April 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded the nation's youth, calling them ready and disruptive, and further stated that the country's youth were establishing milestones in research and driving breakthrough innovations.

Addressing the YUGM Conclave held in New Delhi, the PM said,"The youth of the country today is R and D-- ready and disruptive. They are setting new research milestones. The youth of the country today is driving breakthrough innovations... India was recently represented at the global level in the Higher Education Impact rankings. Today, the number of Indian institutions is increasing globally, and not just that, top universities have also started opening branches outside, which will enhance a...