Quote"Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century"
Quote"Shri Modi says that celebrations of occasions like Republic Day as ‘festivals of development’ was proof enough of the noteworthy progress we had made"
Quote"None other than Swami Vivekananda said the youth will take India to great heights and I believe Swami Vivekananda: Shri Narendra Modi"

 

Addressing the Yuva Sammelan on “Uniting for India” at Himatnagar in Sabarkantha district on the afternoon of January 25, Shri Narendra Modi spoke about the tremendous potential we as a nation entail, considering the fact that nearly 65 per cent of the population of India was below 35 years of age. “A youthful nation like ours must leave an impact in the entire world,” said Shri Modi, while laying emphasis on the need for skill development. He said that the youth in Gujarat were skilful, and by guiding them and showing them the right direction, we could make them globally competent. Shri Modi also said that the sooner we did this, the better it would be for the Nation, as imparting skill to the youth would also contribute towards strengthening the financial prowess of the country.

Addressing a large crowd, Shri Modi underscored the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century, and spoke about the policy-driven initiatives of the State Government that focused on ensuring holistic development of the youth.

He applauded the youth of India who performed spectacularly during the IT revolution, and also praised the show of support and strength put forth by the youth of Sabarkantha, who had turned up in large numbers at a recently conducted cycle race.

Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century

Talking about the immense potential of the region, Shri Modi said, “Development works worth Rs. 2000 crores are either underway or have been inaugurated. Imagine the scope of development here!” Shri Modi also said that celebrations of occasions like Republic Day as ‘festivals of development’ was proof enough of the noteworthy progress we had made.

Shri Narendra Modi said that he strongly believed in Swami Vivekananda ji’s trust in youth power, and was certain that the youth will take India to great heights.

Shri Modi also acknowledged and appreciated the series of programmes on unity and India’s rich cultural heritage put forth by the youth, as a part of the celebrations. “Through the cultural programme we saw the richness and diversity of India,” said Shri Modi.

Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century

Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century

Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century

Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century

Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century

Shri Narendra Modi underscores the significance of skilled youth power in the 21st century

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PM chairs a High-Level Meeting to review Ayush Sector
February 27, 2025
QuotePM undertakes comprehensive review of the Ayush sector and emphasizes the need for strategic interventions to harness its full potential
QuotePM discusses increasing acceptance of Ayush worldwide and its potential to drive sustainable development
QuotePM reiterates government’s commitment to strengthen the Ayush sector through policy support, research, and innovation
QuotePM emphasises the need to promote holistic and integrated health and standard protocols on Yoga, Naturopathy and Pharmacy Sector

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg to review the Ayush sector, underscoring its vital role in holistic wellbeing and healthcare, preserving traditional knowledge, and contributing to the nation’s wellness ecosystem.

Since the creation of the Ministry of Ayush in 2014, Prime Minister has envisioned a clear roadmap for its growth, recognizing its vast potential. In a comprehensive review of the sector’s progress, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for strategic interventions to harness its full potential. The review focused on streamlining initiatives, optimizing resources, and charting a visionary path to elevate Ayush’s global presence.

During the review, the Prime Minister emphasized the sector’s significant contributions, including its role in promoting preventive healthcare, boosting rural economies through medicinal plant cultivation, and enhancing India’s global standing as a leader in traditional medicine. He highlighted the sector’s resilience and growth, noting its increasing acceptance worldwide and its potential to drive sustainable development and employment generation.

Prime Minister reiterated that the government is committed to strengthening the Ayush sector through policy support, research, and innovation. He also emphasised the need to promote holistic and integrated health and standard protocols on Yoga, Naturopathy and Pharmacy Sector.

Prime Minister emphasized that transparency must remain the bedrock of all operations within the Government across sectors. He directed all stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring that their work is guided solely by the rule of law and for the public good.

The Ayush sector has rapidly evolved into a driving force in India's healthcare landscape, achieving significant milestones in education, research, public health, international collaboration, trade, digitalization, and global expansion. Through the efforts of the government, the sector has witnessed several key achievements, about which the Prime Minister was briefed during the meeting.

• Ayush sector demonstrated exponential economic growth, with the manufacturing market size surging from USD 2.85 billion in 2014 to USD 23 billion in 2023.

•India has established itself as a global leader in evidence-based traditional medicine, with the Ayush Research Portal now hosting over 43,000 studies.

• Research publications in the last 10 years exceed the publications of the previous 60 years.

• Ayush Visa to further boost medical tourism, attracting international patients seeking holistic healthcare solutions.

• The Ayush sector has witnessed significant breakthroughs through collaborations with premier institutions at national and international levels.

• The strengthening of infrastructure and a renewed focus on the integration of artificial intelligence under Ayush Grid.

• Digital technologies to be leveraged for promotion of Yoga.

• iGot platform to host more holistic Y-Break Yoga like content

• Establishing the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat is a landmark achievement, reinforcing India's leadership in traditional medicine.

• Inclusion of traditional medicine in the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11.

• National Ayush Mission has been pivotal in expanding the sector’s infrastructure and accessibility.

• More than 24.52 Cr people participated in 2024, International Day of Yoga (IDY) which has now become a global phenomenon.

• 10th Year of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 to be a significant milestone with more participation of people across the globe.

The meeting was attended by Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary-2 to PM Shri Shaktikanta Das, Advisor to PM Shri Amit Khare and senior officials.