Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Mar 7: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today held an extended interaction with Delhi’s prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) students and addressed the Business Conclave organised by the College. Sharing the “Young India” vision for the future, the Minister spoke in detail about the global scenario in the years to come and also answered queries by the students.
Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored India’s rise as a global leader in innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. Emphasizing the pivotal role of youth in shaping the country’s future, he stated that India is experiencing one of its most promising eras, with even greater progress on the horizon.
“You are growing up in an India that is witnessing unprecedented growth, and the best is soon to come which too will happen in your lifetime,” Dr Jitendra Singh said, reflecting on how today’s youth enjoy an enabling ecosystem that fosters ambition, unlike previous generations. He highlighted how India’s global perception has undergone a dramatic shift, with Indian professionals and entrepreneurs commanding greater respect and recognition worldwide.
Dr. Jitendra Singh credited the past decade’s policy reforms for creating this favorable environment, particularly citing the transformative impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. “Earlier, students were bound by the subjects chosen for them, often by others. Now, they have the flexibility to tailor their education to their aspirations, which will yield a generation of dynamic professionals across disciplines,” he noted.
India’s rising stature in the startup and innovation landscape also took center stage in his speech. Dr. Jitendra Singh pointed out that the country now ranks among the top three in the world for startups, with over 1.75 lakh registered ventures, a massive leap from just a few hundred a decade ago. “India was once counted among the ‘Fragile Five’ economies. Today, we are in the top five global economies,” he remarked, emphasizing the shift in economic standing.
Citing India’s scientific advancements, he celebrated achievements such as the Chandrayaan-3 landing on the Moon’s south pole and the nation’s strides in biotechnology, including the development of indigenous vaccines for COVID-19 and cervical cancer. He also spoke of the expansion of India’s space economy, which has grown to $8 billion and is projected to reach $40 billion within the next decade.
The Minister also announced recent policy moves to open up nuclear energy to private investment, a decision expected to drive further technological progress and economic expansion. “India is no longer a follower. We are now setting the benchmark for others to follow,” he asserted.
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