Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the centenary convocation of the University of Mysore through video conferencing. He said necessary changes are being made in every sector to ensure growth and to make this decade India's. "In the last 6-7 months you might have seen the speed and the ambit of reforms are increasing. Whether it is agriculture, space, defence, aviation or labour. In every sector necessary changes are being made for growth," Modi said.
HIGHLIGHTS
- "This decade can be India's only when we make our foundations strong. This decade has brought immense opportunity for the youth."
- Expressing sympathy towards those affected by floods in several parts of the state, the Prime Minister said the central and the Karnataka governments together were doing every bit to provide relief to all those affected.
- Speaking on the National Education Policy, he said, skilling, reskilling and upskilling were the need of the day and the policy focuses on it.
- He also said that efforts were being made at all levels to make India a global hub for higher education and our youth competitive.
- Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala and Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan were present on the occasion.
(With PTI inputs)