Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
The inauguration of the National Youth Festival by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will instill a sense of hope and enthusiasm among the youths of Karnataka and of the nation,said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
He told reporters here on Thursday that the week-long All-India Youth Festival is being held for the first in this region.
The PM has explained the benefits of demographic dividend at a time when the huge population was considered a bane Modi has opined that it is possible to build the nation by using the population.
Development is possible if 40 percent of the youth population was given skill training.In view of this,the PM has chalked out several new schemes in the fields sought by youths.
In National Education Policy, for the first time, a number of degrees can be obtained within three years.Besides, multi-medium education has been implemented.
Stress on skill development
Bommai said the programs like Khelo India, fit India, and Jeeto India helped the Indians to make big achievements in the Olympics.
The PM has chalked out many schemes to give ample opportunity for the youths to achieve in the field of culture.