Youth play a crucial role in driving nation's dreams forward: HP guv
Dharamshala, Nov. 21 -- Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday chaired the closing ceremony of the "Viksit Bharat Youth Leadership Dialogue and Drug-Free India Campaign" held at Sardar Patel University in Mandi.
Speaking during the occasion, he said that the energy, curiosity and creativity of the youth would make India a developed nation by year-2047. Youth plays a crucial role in driving the nation's dreams forward, he said, urging the students not to see education only as a path to a career, but as a means for social change, innovation and service towards the nation.
He encouraged them to develop leadership qualities along with discipline in one's life. Governor stated that India was currently the world's fourth-largest economy and was on track to overtake Germany by next year to become the third-largest.
Shukla while emphasising the drug de-addiction said that drugs harm not only individuals but also their families, society and the progress of the nation.
He said there is a deliberate attempt to trap youth in synthetic drugs, and society must come together to stop this. A developed, strong and drug-free India is possible only when youth are aware, disciplined and dedicated. He urged youth to believe in their abilities, use their energy positively, stay away from drugs and help others stay away from them as well....
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