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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Resolve to make India a world leader by 2047: Amit Shah
Godhra/Gandhinagar: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Saturday called upon India's youth to resolve to make the country a global leader by 2047, marking 100 years of independence. Speaking via video link at a development programme for Shri Govind Guru University in Vinzol near Godhra, Shah emphasized national pride and historical legacy. Paying tribute to tribal freedom fighter Govind Guru, Shah said, "Around 1,512 tribal brothers and sisters were martyred in that struggle against the British, and Mangadh (Gujarat) became an important place in the history of India's fight for independence." He added, "Our youth and children should make a resolution of creating an India where it attains the first position in every field in the world when the country celebrates the centenary of its independence. " Shah highlighted that the idea of Govind Guru University was conceived by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat CM. Infrastructure projects worth Rs 125 crore were launched, including a centre for excellence, sports complex, synthetic track, football and cricket grounds, artificial lake and hostel. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In Gandhinagar constituency, Shah inaugurated several development projects across Sanand and Bavla talukas. In Adroda village, he unveiled a model cooperative complex under the Model Cooperative Village initiative, housing a bank, community hall and health centre. In Juwal village, Shah inaugurated a new primary school building with eight modern classrooms and sanitation facilities, benefiting 387 students. He also opened a panchayat house in Fangdi village and participated in a tree plantation drive at Oxygen Park in Sanand GIDC. During a meeting with Sanand GIDC industrialists, Shah encouraged CSR initiatives. Ajit Shah, president of Sanand Industries' Association, said, "It was a fruitful meeting… The Union minister has assured us that the govt is committed to resolve any issues affecting the industry." Residents welcomed Shah with flower showers and chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram" during his visit.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Resolve to make India a global leader by 2047: Shah tells youth
Vadodara: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday called on the youth and children of the country to resolve to make the country a global leader in all fields when it celebrates the centenary of its independence. He was virtually addressing a ceremony to lay foundation stones and inaugurate various development works at Shri Govind Guru University in Godhra. Shah was scheduled to attend the event in Godhra on Saturday morning but could not leave from Ahmedabad due to bad weather conditions. He addressed the gathering virtually, calling it an important day in the history of the Panchmahal district. Shah said that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief minister for the state, he planned the university and the memorial in the name of Govind Guru so that they became a source of inspiration to youth, particularly tribal youth. He said that the university was founded in 2015 in the name of Govind Guru, and today various facilities, including a sports centre, were being inaugurated or kicked off with an investment of Rs 125 crore. Shah said that the university was named after a great personality who fought against the British. He said that Govind Guru gave a wake-up call against the British. He mentioned that 1,512 persons sacrificed their lives against the British, and Mangadh became an important landmark in the freedom struggle against them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Shah stated that the inspiration of Govind Guru was being carried forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We are determined to make a 'Mahan Bharat' in the year 2047. It is an important matter for all of us. Our aim should be to ensure that the youth and children of the country resolve to make the country a global leader in all fields when it celebrates the centenary of its independence," he said.
New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Amit Shah urges youth to make India No.1 by 2047, hails legacy of tribal hero Govind Guru
AHMEDABAD: In a rousing call to action, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged the youth to commit themselves to making India a global leader by 2047, marking 100 years of independence. Linking the nation's future to its proud past, he paid tribute to tribal icon Govind Guru, crediting him with igniting public consciousness against British rule. Speaking via video link during a development programme in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is carrying forward Govind Guru's vision with a mission to build a 'Viksit Bharat'. The occasion also marked the launch of Rs 125 crore worth of infrastructure works at Shri Govind Guru University. Addressing the event virtually due to bad weather, Shah emphasised the significance of the tribal leader's contributions during British rule. 'Govind Guru awakened the conscience of the people during the colonial era. He was a valiant hero of India's freedom movement,' Shah said, recalling the Mangadh uprising, where 1,512 tribal men and women were martyred fighting British forces, an event that turned Mangadh into a landmark in India's independence history.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Resolve to make India a world leader in every sphere by 2047: Amit Shah urges youth
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday called for the youth to resolve towards making India a world leader in every sphere by 2047, when it celebrates the centenary of its also recalled the contributions of tribal leader Govind Guru in India's freedom struggle, saying he awakened the conscience of the people from the region during the British was addressing via video link a programme where development works worth Rs 125 crore for Shri Govind Guru University at Vinzol near Godhra in Gujarat's Panchmahal district were Govind Guru a hero of India's freedom movement who fought against the British rulers, Shah said, "Around 1,512 tribal brothers and sisters were martyred in that struggle against the British, and Mangadh (in Gujarat) became an important place in the history of India's fight for independence." Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken forward the heroism of Govind Guru, and is determined to make India a great nation by 2047, he said."It is a matter of importance for all of us. Our youth and children should make a resolution of creating an India where it attains the first position in every field in the world when the country celebrates the centenary of its independence," Shah Union minister said the idea of setting up the Govind Guru University was conceived by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat chief minister."Today, it is a very important day in the history of Panchmahal (district). As the then Gujarat chief minister, PM Narendrabhai conceived a university and memorial dedicated to Govind Guru which could serve as a place of inspiration for tribals from across the country," Shah said in his brief virtual address as he could not remain present at the event physically due to inclement weather university was set up in 2015, and today various initiatives worth Rs 125 crore are being inaugurated or foundation stones are being laid for them, he infrastructure projects of the university that were launched include a centre for excellence, an indoor multipurpose sports complex, a synthetic track, football and cricket grounds, an artificial lake and a hostel building.
