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NATION | SRCC Centenary Celebrations

140 Crore Indians will together...

Turn India into a developed

and self-reliant nation

India’s rapid growth and robust economy are a testament to its fast decision-making. The nation’s
7.8 % growth rate amidst global instability underscores its economic strength. Speaking at the
event marking the centenary of the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) at Delhi University,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 1.4 billion citizens would unite to transform India into a
developed and self-reliant nation.

hen an institution completes 100 years, trailblazers who have elevated the institution
it becomes a vast repository of countless globally across various fields. Recalling personal
W achievements and sources of inspiration. experiences of working with distinguished alumni
The historic achievements of the Shri Ram College such as the late Arun Jaitley and Sanjeev Sanyal, he
of Commerce (SRCC) over the past century are a noted that graduates of this college are serving the
source of pride for both the nation and the academ- nation as artists, politicians, and judges.
ic community. Tracing the college’s magnificent evo- Contrasting past challenges with present-day
lution from a modest establishment in Daryaganj achievements, Prime Minister Modi emphasized
to a towering educational institution, the Prime that terrorism has been defeated, and the armed
Minister noted that it has shaped generations. He forces are now delivering decisive blows by striking
acknowledged the immense pride associated with deep within enemy territory. Peace has been re-
the institution’s name today. “Even today in DU, stored from Jammu and Kashmir to the Northeast.
saying you are from SRCC is a flex in itself.” The world now praises India’s policy dynamism and
Lauding the college’s rich legacy, Prime Minister its status as the fastest-growing major economy.
Modi acknowledged the SRCC alumni as original Achieving a quarterly growth rate of 7.8 percent

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