Washington: To keep the momentum of development, a “pipeline of talent” is required for India and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned at an occasion right here to spotlight the 2 nations’ shared priorities round schooling and workforce. He was collaborating within the ‘Skilling For Future Event’ organised by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Wednesday and his go to to the organisation was hosted by First Lady Jill Biden.
The Prime Minister additionally highlighted the initiatives undertaken by India to advertise schooling, analysis and entrepreneurship. “I am really happy to have got an opportunity to interact with young and creative minds here. India is working on several projects in collaboration with the NSF. I thank First Lady Jill Biden for planning and organising this event,” PM Modi mentioned.
Explaining the skilling mission of his authorities, PM Modi mentioned for the brilliant future of kids, it is very important have schooling, talent and innovation, and India has labored on this path.
The National Education Policy (NEP), schooling and skilling have been built-in. Under the Skilling Mission, greater than 50 million folks have been skilled, and one other 15 million are being given coaching on the most recent and rising applied sciences akin to synthetic intelligence and blockchains, Modi mentioned whereas addressing a gathering.
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To keep the momentum of development, “for India and the US, it is important to ensure a pipeline of talent”, he mentioned and added that his objective is to have this decade as “techdecade”.
The US has the world’s high academic establishments and superior applied sciences, whereas India is the world’s greatest “yuva (youth) factory”, the Prime Minister mentioned and added that he believes, the India-US partnership will show to be the sustainable and inclusive engine for world development.
Later in a tweet, PM Modi mentioned, “Honoured that @FLOTUS @DrBiden joined us in a special event relating to skill development. Skilling is a top priority for India and we are dedicated to creating a proficient workforce that can boost enterprise and value creation.”
Welcoming the prime minister to the US, the First Lady mentioned, “With this official visit, we are bringing together the world’s oldest and world’s largest democracies. But our relationship isn’t just about governments. We’re celebrating the families and friendships that span the globe, those who feel the bonds of both of our countries.”
She mentioned after years of strengthening ties, the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as we collectively deal with world challenges.
“Mr Prime Minister, I know that education is an issue close to your heart as it is to mine. You work to ensure that all Indians, especially girls, which I love, have the opportunity to pursue an education and gain the skills they need for our modern workforce. It is so important, it is exciting to be able to show you some of the innovative programs our schools and businesses are creating for students here,” Jill Biden mentioned.
The NSF is headed by Indian American Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan. In the final 12 months or so, a number of Indian Cabinet Ministers have visited its headquarters in Virginia. Prominent amongst them are Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
“PM @narendramodi and @FLOTUS @DrBiden participated in a unique event focused on promoting vocational education and skill development among youth. PM and @FLOTUS discussed collaborative efforts aimed at creating a workforce for the future. The PM highlighted various initiatives undertaken by India to promote education, research and entrepreneurship,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted together with footage of the programme.
The NSF is an impartial company of the US authorities that helps basic analysis and schooling in all of the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health.
The First Lady thanked the NSF for internet hosting them. “There are students in this room who are discovering the inner workings of semiconductors starting in middle and high school or training for other cutting edge jobs…,” she mentioned addressing the gathering.
“If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future. We need to ensure that they have the opportunities that they deserve,” Jill Biden mentioned.
Education is a cornerstone of the bond between India and the US, “one we hope to keep building and strengthening with this visit”, she mentioned.
“Our universities are partnering together, leading research, and creating apprenticeships and internships that span the ocean. And, as we have seen here, students from both our countries are learning and growing alongside each other, discovering the people they want to become and building a better world, together. Working side by side, our nations can create a safer, healthier, more prosperous future for everyone,” Jill Biden mentioned.
NSF director Panchanathan mentioned that India, as of this 12 months, is the world’s most populous nation. “Promoting education opportunities and expanding India’s technology sector have been key pillars of Prime Minister Modi’s vision for the country,” he mentioned.
PM Modi arrived right here from New York the place he led a historic occasion on the UN Headquarters earlier within the day to commemorate the ninth International Day of Yoga, attended by UN officers, diplomats and distinguished personalities.
Prime Minister Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 on the invitation of President Joe Biden and the First Lady. In his departure assertion, PM Modi mentioned this “special invitation” from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for a State Visit is a mirrored image of the vigour and vitality of the partnership between the democracies.
