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PM Modi bats for innovation to create a ‘new India’
Modi said the society is innovation and technology driven and there is a need for more usage of IT.
New Delhi: Addressing thousands of youth at different centres across India participating in the ‘Smart India’ Hackathon, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated them for having “purpose of life” and a “sense of mission.”
He said the participants were working towards creating a “new India” through their dedication to find out solutions for the nation’s problems using technology.
Addressing through video conferencing, Mr Modi said it was a myth that the government has solution for every problem, and said he was happy to see thousands of innovators, competing in the 36-hour event to find solutions to 500 problems from different sectors. Nearly 10,000 programmers are participating in this first-of-its kind initiative by the HRD ministry. In all, 29 ministers are participating in the event, and some of these innovations could also be adopted by the government.
Mr Modi said the society is innovation and technology driven and there is a need for more usage of IT.
