SAMBALPUR: Highlighting the need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually in India, PM Modi's principal secretary P K Mishra Saturday urged students to equip themselves with both technical knowledge and practical skills.
Speaking at the 9th convocation event of IIM Sambalpur, Mishra said, "There is a need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually. Centre has launched initiatives like Digital India and Skill India to meet this goal. You need technical knowledge along with skills."
Mishra said this is a crucial period not only for students, but also for the country.
"There are 8,000 million internet users in the country. The digital economy is growing. Around 185 million UPI transactions were made in 2024-25," he said, adding that India has now entered the era of 'Amrit Kaal'.
"PM Modi has set a goal to make us prosperous. There is a need for everyone to work together towards building a developed India by 2047," he said.
Speaking at the 9th convocation event of IIM Sambalpur, Mishra said, "There is a need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually. Centre has launched initiatives like Digital India and Skill India to meet this goal. You need technical knowledge along with skills."
Mishra said this is a crucial period not only for students, but also for the country.
"There are 8,000 million internet users in the country. The digital economy is growing. Around 185 million UPI transactions were made in 2024-25," he said, adding that India has now entered the era of 'Amrit Kaal'.
"PM Modi has set a goal to make us prosperous. There is a need for everyone to work together towards building a developed India by 2047," he said.
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