Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood described the youth as the architect of the nation’s future. Taking part in the “Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect” programme held at Don Bosco Institute of Technology here on Tuesday, he called on the youth to play an active role in nation-building.
Sood called the event a center of energy that will shape the future of the nation and give rise to a new wave of transformation. “The Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect programme aims to connect youth with the national vision, empower them and make them active contributors to the country’s development journey,” he emphasized.
Addressing the students present on the occasion, he said they are not just students of an institute, but the architects and builders of a developed India, who will play a crucial role in transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047. Referring to the 150-year historical legacy of ‘Vande Mataram’, Sood said it is not just a song but a mantra of national awakening that infused new consciousness during the freedom movement.
Just as freedom fighters once sacrificed their lives while singing this song under British rule, he said, present day youth must demonstrate similar passion to build a developed country.
The Education Minister inspired the youth by reminding them that they played a leading role in the freedom struggle, and today history once again calls upon them. “This time, the goal is not independence, but the creation of a self-reliant and developed India,” Sood said.
He highlighted that being the national capital, Delhi has a special responsibility. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government is ensuring that its youth are not mere spectators, but leaders of the transformation.
He also shared that nearly 45,000 students from Delhi participated in the ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’, which he said is a new benchmark, reflecting that Delhi’s youth are not just job seekers but responsible citizens who are keen to understand and contribute to the nation’s economic direction.
Highlighting the ‘Rashtraneeti’ curriculum being taught in Delhi schools, Sood stated that it has been introduced in government schools to develop civic awareness, understanding of traffic rules, gender sensitivity, and a sense of responsibility towards the nation among students.