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Nation
Convocation Ceremony

INDIAN YOUTH BECOMING DEVELOPMENT

ENGINE OF THE WORLD

Today the whole world is looking at the youth of India with hope. Because young people are the
country's development engine, and India is the world's growth engine. On July 29, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi attended the 42nd convocation of the prestigious Anna University in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, to award gold medals and certificates to 69 such young people. At the same time, he
congratulated all graduates and encouraged them to follow in the footsteps of former President
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and work for the country and achieve their goals.

rime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all PRIME MINISTER MODI STATED THAT THERE
those who graduated at Anna University's 42nd
Pconvocation, saying, "You must have already ARE THREE IMPORTANT FACTORS IN INDIA'S
made a future for yourself in your mind." As a result, FAVOUR IN THIS AGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
today is a day of aspirations as well as achievements.
"It is only in times of adversity that we come to know 1.Technology Testing - The importance of
our potential," said the Prime Minister. "We became technology adoption is becoming more widely
aware of this power and will during the COVID period." recognised.
India's potential is reflected in the fact that, during 2. Belief in risk-takers: Entrepreneurs are now held
the COVID period, India became the world's second in high regard.
largest mobile phone manufacturer last year, and 3. The Nature of Reform: A strong, responsible
the number of recognised start-ups increased by government provides the right opportunities for
15,000 percent in just the last six years. In addition, people's talents.
India received a record $83 billion in foreign direct
investment last year, and our start-ups received THIS UNIVERSITY IS NAMED
record funding in the aftermath of the pandemic. AFTER CN ANNADURAI
India has by far the best position in the dynamics of
international trade, and innovation is now becoming Anna University was founded on September 4,
an integral part of our lives. PM Modi remembered 1978. It was named after former Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai. This includes 13
Bharat Ratna and former President Dr. APJ Abdul government-recognised colleges, 494 affiliated
Kalam at the convocation, and while motivating the colleges spread across Tamil Nadu, and 3
students, he said that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was regional campuses—Tirunelveli, Madurai, and
deeply connected to this university. His principles Coimbatore. At the 42nd convocation ceremony
and teachings to all of you will continue to guide the of Anna University, Prime Minister Narendra
youth. The Prime Minister discussed the relationship Modi presented gold medals and certificates
between youth development and national progress, to 69 gold medalists. After the convocation
saying, "Your development is India's development." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met with
Your lesson is India's lesson. "Your victory is India's the students.
victory."

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