New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- "Self-reliance is a must in today's world," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, adding that his government is focused on creating maximum employment opportunities for the youth.

Addressing a virtual event in Ahmedabad, he said India has to become self-reliant in today's world and appealed to youngsters to adopt indigenous products.

Noting that only Operation Sindoor is not patriotism, he appealed to traders to decide to sell only swadeshi items.

"We launched Skill India Mission under which crores of youth are being prepared as skilled manpower in different fields. Today, a large part of the world is stuck in the problem of ageing; they need youth, and India has the capacity to provide youth to the world,"...