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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli. Governor RN Ravi and CM MK Stalin were also present at the event.
“Being here at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University is special for me. This is my first public interaction in 2024,” the Prime Minister said while addressing the convocation ceremony of Bharathidasan University.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to the South of the country where he will inaugurate, dedicate the nation, and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than ₹19,850 crore related to the aviation, rail, road, oil and gas, shipping and higher education sectors.
Top quotes from PM Modi’s speech in Tiruchirappalli
1) “I am happy to be in the beautiful state of Tamil Nadu and among young people. I am the first Prime Minister to have the privilege of coming here at the Convocation. I congratulate the students and their parents who are graduating from here today…”
2) “The science you learn can help a farmer in your village, the technology you learn can help solve complex problems. The business management you learn can help run businesses and ensure income growth for others. The economics you learn can help reduce poverty…In a way, every graduate here can help contribute to creating a developed India by 2047.”
3) “India has also sealed several trade deals with important economies. The deals will open up new markets for our goods and services. They also create countless new opportunities for our youth. Whether it is strengthening institutions like the G20, fighting climate change, or playing a bigger role in the global supply chain, India is being welcomed as a part of every global solution.”
4) “Our innovators took the number of patents from around 4,000 in 2014 to almost 50,000 now. Our musicians and artists are continuously bringing international awards to our country. Our Humanity scholars are showcasing the India story to the world like never before.”
5) “You are stepping into the world at a time when everyone is looking at you with a new hope in every sector. Youth means energy. It means the ability to work with speed, skill, and scale.”
6) “In the last few years, we have worked to match you in speed and scale so that we can benefit you. In the last 10 years, the number of airports has doubled from 74 to nearly 150. Tamil Nadu has a vibrant coastline. So you would be happy to know that the total cargo handling capacity of major ports in India has doubled since 2014.”
(With inputs from agencies)
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Published: 02 Jan 2024, 12:43 PM IST
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