Srinagar, Jul 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called on the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to take the lead in India’s development journey, emphasizing their vital role in building a brighter future and ensuring lasting peace and prosperity in the region. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme held at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Awantipora, Pulwama, the LG highlighted the importance of youth engagement in nation-building.
The Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme, an initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, aims to create a robust platform that connects young citizens with policymakers. The programme encourages dialogue, idea-sharing, and active participation in shaping India’s developmental path. In his address, LG Sinha praised the initiative for empowering youth and bridging the gap between governance and the next generation of leaders.
He emphasized that the young minds of Jammu and Kashmir hold the power to provide innovative solutions to the country’s contemporary challenges. Sinha noted that despite the fast-changing global landscape, it is the youth—India’s most valuable asset—who possess the potential to spark a socio-economic revolution.
Highlighting the vast opportunities available in Jammu and Kashmir, he said the region is full of untapped potential and is dedicated to equipping its youth with resources, education, and support systems to help them succeed. The LG encouraged the youth to adopt a ‘nation-first’ mindset, aligning themselves with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ resolution, which includes values such as initiative, leadership, self-confidence, persistence, imagination, and the courage to learn from failure.
Concluding the event, LG Manoj Sinha administered the ‘Viksit Bharat Shapath’, a collective pledge reaffirming the youth’s commitment to contribute towards the nation’s progress and the vision of a developed India.
Youths will create brighter future for J-K, ensure long-lasting peace: LG Sinha
