Swami Vivekananda ji, who awakened the intelligence and power of the youth, had said, “Get up, wake up and do not stop until the goal is achieved.” Vivekananda ji looked at the youth with hope and expectation and considered the young generation as the harbinger of change. Believed. For Swamiji, national poet Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar wrote in his book “Char Adhyay of Culture” that “Whatever Innovative India had to say was announced from the mouth of Vivekananda. It was a clear message of the direction in which Innovative India had to go.” Vivekananda is the bridge on which ancient and new India embrace each other, on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who considered youth to be the fundamental energy of nation building. 100 times bow before you.
Our guiding light, the illustrious Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, gave guidance to know, understand the potential of the young generation and focus on knowledge (GYAN). In this, “G” means poor, “Y” means youth, “A” means food givers and “N” means women’s welfare. He called for the development of discipline, modesty, positivity, skill ability and talent for the youth. I am happy to inform that with the inspiration of the Prime Minister, we are starting “Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission” in Madhya Pradesh from today.
We have shaped this mission keeping “Focus on Knowledge (GYAN)” and “Youth Policy-2023” of Madhya Pradesh at the center. Its objective is to make the youth aware of quality education, skill development, mental and physical health, employment opportunities and social responsibility. This mission is for the welfare of the youth of urban and rural, backward and economically-socially weaker sections. In this, there is an effort to empower women, disabled, youth and farmers.
We have started work on various fronts for the development of youth. The process of government jobs in various departments has been started for the youth. 55 PMShree Colleges of Excellence have been started for quality education in the field of education. For medical education, work is being done in all three fields: Ayurvedic, Allopathic and Homeopathic. Last year we have started three medical colleges. I am happy to inform that 25 new medical colleges will be started in 2 years on PPP mode. Youth power is the main basis of the Regional Industry Conclave being organized in different areas of the state for employment arrangements in industrialization. Through Rewa, Ujjain and other IT parks, youth have got employment opportunities in the state on the basis of their qualifications and capabilities.
Special attention will be given to skill development of youth in “Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission”. With the establishment of Skills University, skills required for employment will be developed. There will be special training programs for skill development in tourism, agriculture and service sectors. Apart from this, various schemes will be implemented to encourage entrepreneurship among the youth and provide employment opportunities at the local level. The youth will be encouraged towards environmental protection, awareness against social evils and preserving the cultural heritage of the nation. Efforts will be made to improve their mental and physical health through sports and cultural activities.
The slogan of Yuva Shakti Mission is “Aatma Dipo Bhava”. Efforts are being made to bring those aspects on the ground for the development and development of the youth. Years ago, Swami Vivekananda ji had given a call regarding this ability and intelligence of the youth, “Aatma Deepo Bhava” i.e. become your own lamp. Be your own guide. The security and prosperity of the nation can take shape only with the positive energy of the youth. This is possible through hard work and skill upgradation of the youth.
The Prime Minister expressed the need for proper encouragement for the youth group. It is a happy coincidence that the number of youth aged 15 to 29 years in India is 27.03 percent. If the youth are capable, capable and self-reliant then the entire society and country will progress. Keeping this point of Swami Vivekananda in mind, under “Swami Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Mission”, qualities like education, skill development and community service will be developed among the youth and they will be made competent. There will be resources and opportunities to make youth leaders. The youth will be made capable of employment by training them with quality education and vocational skills.
The pillars of the mission are dialogue, power and prosperity. Dialogue will develop self-confidence and leadership abilities. Quality education, capacity building and skill development will develop capabilities and the capable youth will prosper.
It is a matter of joy for us that through this mission, the youth will be able to move forward in the direction of making Swami Vivekananda’s call meaningful. Like Lord Krishna, he himself will become a lamp and will brighten the society with his energy and ability. Swamiji had said to the youth that “You are the inheritors of the vast heritage and tradition of Indian culture.” We are moving forward on the path of development and construction of Madhya Pradesh with the concept of development from heritage.
I am confident that this mission will be successful in realizing the dreams of the youth and bringing positive change in the society. This trinity of ancient, cultured and ever young India will play an active role in realizing the resolve of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to build a developed nation. The youth should realize their dreams, move forward themselves and take the society, country and state forward.
I am satisfied that the youth of Madhya Pradesh trust the state government. With this mission, a new sun will rise in their lives, their lives will be illuminated and they will become participants in constructive and constructive work for the society.
Once again, salute to Swami Vivekananda ji who awakened the youth and established Indian spirituality and culture on the global stage.
(The author is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh)
