Empowering youth is the most powerful thing a nation can do, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday as he praised India’s youngsters for their global achievements and vital role in driving the country’s progress for the past 11 years. 

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he described India’s "Yuva Shakti" as a powerful force marked by dynamism, innovation, and determination that has fuelled the nation’s growth. “India’s youth have made a mark globally. Our Yuva Shakti is associated with dynamism, innovation, and determination. Our youth have driven India’s growth with unmatched energy and conviction,” Modi said in his post.

Reflecting on the remarkable contributions of young Indians, the Prime Minister highlighted their breakthroughs across diverse sectors such as startups, science, sports, community service, and culture. “In the last 11 years, we have witnessed youngsters achieving the unthinkable and setting new benchmarks,” he shared. 

Modi attributed this youth-led transformation to several government initiatives to empower young people. “The last 11 years have seen a decisive shift in policies and programmes focused on youth empowerment. Initiatives like StartUp India, Skill India, Digital India, and the National Education Policy 2020 are rooted in the firm belief that empowering youth is the most powerful thing a nation can do,” he said.

Expressing confidence in the future, Modi said India’s youth will continue to strengthen efforts toward building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. “We will always give our Yuva Shakti all possible opportunities to shine! They are the architects of a developed India,” he added in another X post.

The remarks come as he completes 11 years in office, having first taken oath in May 2014 and most recently, sworn in for his third term in June last year. 

As India moves forward, Modi emphasised that the energy and innovation of its young population remain critical to achieving the vision of a prosperous and developed nation. With ongoing support through targeted policies and programmes, he expressed confidence that Yuva Shakti will continue to drive India’s growth and global stature.