Chief Minister addresses the closing ceremony of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Inter-state Youth Exchange Program-2025 in Kurukshetra
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, said that India is a country of youth, and the biggest responsibility for realizing PM Narendra Modi’s vision of a 'developed India' by 2047 rests with the younger generation. He acknowledged that this is an ambitious goal but expressed full confidence that, with the energy and strength of the youth, it will be successfully achieved.
Saini was speaking as a chief guest at the closing ceremony of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Inter-state Youth Exchange Program-2025 in Kurukshetra today. Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, and Sports Minister Sh Gaurav Gautam was also present on this occasion.
600 youth delegates from 23 States and UTs participate in 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' Youth Exchange Program 2025
Saini said that a total of 600 youth participants and representatives from 23 states and union territories took part in the program. He said that the initiative provided a valuable opportunity for young people to connect with one another, understand diverse cultures, and learn from each other’s experiences. The Chief Minister said that “youth have come here from across the country-some from the North, some from the South, others from the East and West,” he said. “Your languages may differ, your food habits may vary, and your folk songs and dances may be unique. But the one thing that unites us all is our identity as Indians. That is our greatest strength and our shared pride.” He said, “When you return to your respective states, share this enriching experience with your friends, families, and communities. Spread awareness about the importance of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and the spirit of ‘Yuva Shakti, Rashtra Shakti.’He emphasized that such programs not only foster cultural understanding but also strengthen national unity through the active participation of the youth.
While addressing the youth, Saini shared five key success mantras for leading a purposeful and impactful life. He urged young people to maintain good health, view education not merely as a means to earn a degree, but as a tool to gain knowledge and practical skills, be aware of their responsibilities and duties as citizens, act as carrier of positive change in society by upholding values and integrity and use technology wisely and constructively to contribute to personal growth and national development. He emphasized that nation-building is not solely the responsibility of the government, but a collective duty of every citizen. He said that the role of the youth is especially crucial, as they are the driving force behind shaping the nation's future.