Jagdeep Dhankhar’s message for the youth

“Swadeshi should be our fundamental mantra,” said Jagdeep Dhankhar. (File)

New Delhi:

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday termed the youth and Gen-Z as the driving force behind politics, economy, growth and social harmony and urged the youth and Gen-Z to embrace economic nationalism and put the nation first.

“They are the driving force behind politics and economics, social harmony and growth. I would therefore urge you to set your goals because you are in a Bharat that performs admirably in the sea, on land, in the air and in space. said Vice President Dhankhar while delivering the chief guest address at the conclusion of the silver jubilee celebrations of Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Urging the youth and Generation Z to embrace economic nationalism and put the nation first, he said: “I would urge you, no matter what choice you make, to believe in your nation and your nationalism.”

“This is a big concern for you because our economic nationalism is being threatened because some people place more value on fiscal gains. No fiscal gain can justify the compromise of economic nationalism,” he said.

Stressing the need to develop entrepreneurial skills, he said: “Look at our billions of dollars in imports, which are avoidable. They are the category, young boys and girls, along with Generation Z, who need to find a solution. You can make a decision, we can. We will reduce avoidable imports due to our entrepreneurship. We will save billions in foreign exchange.

“Our people will get jobs in thousands and lakhs here. So when you think about the economy, I would urge you to think about Swadeshi. Swadeshi should be our fundamental mantra,” said Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Highlighting the importance of faculty members over infrastructure in any institution, Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “An institution is defined more by the faculty than by the infrastructure. Infrastructure is the need of society, the need of the institution, but the faculty is its fragrance.”

Reflecting on the need to focus on duties as citizens alongside rights, he said: “We are very conscious of our rights, but every right is limited by your duty.”

“Just as the interest of the nation prevails over political and personal interests, every one of your rights, your fundamental right, is replaced by your responsibility. It is your civic duty. Duties must always take precedence over rights,” he said.

Urging the youth to help build a tolerant society, he said: “I urge all of you: be receptive and tolerant. That will always be worth it. And with every action ask yourself: How can I improve social harmony?” In the end Today we are not robots that promote the economy. We are part of a nation that is a 5,000 year old civilization.

“Tolerance is a virtue. It is deeply rooted in the ethos of our civilization. It is the prerequisite for harmony and inclusiveness in society. It is an inalienable aspect of social harmony,” he said.

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