India’s Progress and Youth PBD

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India’s progress within a democratic framework, balancing technology and tradition.

• Jaishankar emphasized the importance of youth in achieving the country’s goals.

• The Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) was held to recognize the contributions of young minds at home and abroad.

• Jaishankar highlighted the global impact of the younger generation in areas like AI, EV, innovation, start-ups, space, drones, sports, chess, cricket.

• He highlighted the country’s success in supplying vaccines and medicines, and the growing competition in space.

• Jaishankar highlighted the scale of UPI transactions in India, highlighting the country’s infrastructure and mindset.

• He also highlighted the state’s strength in mineral resources, tourism, and human resources.

• Jaishankar highlighted the 3Ts – Trade, Technology, and Tourism – as critical drivers of Odisha’s growth.