New Delhi, April 22 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday exhorted the youth to become active stakeholders in building a strong and self-reliant India. He called upon the youth to engage proactively in nation-building, innovation, and global leadership, and to contribute meaningfully to India's growth story by participating in democracy, research, law-making, and technological advancements, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a press release.

Birla was speaking as part of Lovely Professional University (LPU)'s Annual Cultural Festival and Study Grant Awards, held under the theme "One India & One World". He articulated the idea of Vikshit Bharat 2047, a vision that encompasses economic growth, social equity, global leadership, and sustai...