Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, and Youth Affairs Secretary Pallavi Jain Govil were also present at the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the young participants, Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the massive scale and rigorous selection process of the initiative. He said, \u201cViksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue saw participation from nearly 50 lakh youth across the country. Out of these, around 3 lakh meritorious youth were shortlisted and asked to write essays, which were assessed by professors. After this, 30,000 youth were selected for state-level presentations, and finally, 3,000 youth emerged on merit and reached this national platform.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Congratulating the finalists, Mandaviya added, \u201cYour commitment towards Viksit Bharat and your ideas can now be placed before the Prime Minister of our nation. After all this hard work, you have reached here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown immense trust in the youth of our country, who will play a crucial role in making Viksit Bharat.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Recalling the Prime Minister\u2019s message to the youth, Mandaviya referred to the oath taken from the Red Fort, where PM Modi reaffirmed the resolve of building a developed India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Prime Minister has said that to make Viksit Bharat, every citizen and especially the youth, must fulfil their responsibilities. We will fulfil our duties by keeping \u2018Nation First\u2019 as our aim,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the gathering, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke about the importance of decision-making in leadership and nation-building.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He said, \u201cOne common thing between when I was young and how I am today is the ability to make decisions. Whether you realise it or not, decision-making always walks with you. Youth take small and big decisions in daily life, and as you grow, these small decisions add up to big ones.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Expressing confidence in India\u2019s future, Doval stated, \u201cIndia will be developed. The level to which our country has been brought under Prime Minister Modi, it will soon achieve the goal of being a developed nation. The real question is \u2014 who will lead the nation towards that development? If you want to be leaders on the path of Viksit Bharat, you must start making decisions now, and those decisions should be taken with a forward-looking vision, not just for today but for the future.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He said, \u201cOne common thing between when I was young and how I am today is the ability to make decisions. Whether you realise it or not, decision-making always walks with you. Youth take small and big decisions in daily life, and as you grow, these small decisions add up to big ones.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The dialogue aims to create a strong platform for young leaders to contribute ideas, leadership, and vision towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat, reinforcing the belief that India\u2019s youth are the driving force behind the country\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n