Chandigarh, September 21 - Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini on Sunday flagged off the "Namo Yuva Run" marathon organized in commemoration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday at the Dronacharya Sports Stadium in Kurukshetra and personally participated in the marathon with the youth.
Addressing the youth on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that today's marathon is a symbol of the energy, enthusiasm and determination of our youth for nation building. This initiative of the Skill Development and Industrial Training Department is an important step towards brightening the future of the youth.
He said that this race is not just a 5 km race, but a race for national progress which will instill a sense of dedication, patience and hard work in every youth. The Chief Minister said that the government has respected the self-esteem and capabilities of the youth. On the basis of merit, 1 lakh 80 thousand youth have been given government jobs without any cost-without slip, without any cost or any kind of recruitment.
The Chief Minister said that such opportunities not only unite us but also provide a great inspiration. The Prime Minister's extraordinary leadership, vision and unwavering dedication to the nation have shown us the dream of a new India. He has inspired us to realize that dream.
The Prime Minister has presented us with the vision of 'Developed India', a vision where every citizen is empowered, where every youth gets employment, and where our economy can strengthen its global position. He said that in this context, initiatives like "Make in India", "Vocal for Local", "Digital India", "Startup India" and "Skill India" are taking the country to new heights.
No matter the sector, when we work together for the development of the country, our country truly develops. Skill development and youth empowerment are also an important part of this. He appealed to the youth to focus on their health and well-being as well as their skill development. We should work together to realise the vision of "Developed India - Developed Haryana".
Shri Naib Singh Saini said that our country is a country of youth power. Our youth are our biggest asset. The Prime Minister has time and again encouraged the youth to come forward, learn skills and fulfill their dreams. Today, new horizons of opportunities are opening up for the youth. Our government is working vigorously towards this. Skills are the biggest strength of the youth. Continuously upgrading skills and learning new things is the need of the hour. Your abilities are what make you different from others.
The Chief Minister said that Shri Vishwakarma Skill Development University has been established in Palwal to provide education and training in modern, employment-oriented subjects to the youth of Haryana. Under the "Haryana Skill Development Mission", 1 lakh 10 thousand youth have been provided skills to enable them to stand on their own feet. He said that it is very important to promote industries to provide employment opportunities to the skilled youth. Therefore, a separate department has been set up in the state to promote micro, small and medium enterprises.
He said that India is emerging as a global hub for startups and research. A "new startup policy" has been formulated to promote startup culture in Haryana. Under this policy, youth are being encouraged to start their startups by providing financial and technical support. 9,500 youth startups have been set up in the state.
He said that today the world has turned into a global village. At present, the number of youth seeking employment abroad is quite high, but these youth often fall prey to fraudsters who lure them with the promise of sending them abroad. We have set up the Department of Foreign Cooperation to provide education and employment abroad.
The Chief Minister said that mentioning the achievements of youth in sports fills our hearts with pride. Haryana players have won medals in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and other international competitions. They have proved their physical fitness and mental strength by winning medals in the Paris Olympics.
He further said that Haryana players made us proud by winning four out of six medals for the country in the Paris Olympics. Three players from Haryana were also part of the bronze medal winning hockey team. Along with government jobs, the medal winning players are being given cash prizes of up to Rs 6 crore. The award winning players also get a monthly honorarium.
The Chief Minister said that India is the mother of democracy. The more the participation of the youth in democracy, the brighter the future of the country and the state will be. Therefore, our youth should play an active role in politics so that the country gets new leadership with a modern mindset. Your participation in politics will end the politics of dynasticism and nepotism. We are committed to the goal of making our youth self-respecting, self-reliant and employable.

*India is the youngest country in the world - Mohan Lal Badoli
BJP State President Mr. Mohan Lal Badoli said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given the slogan of Khelo India and Fit India in the country. Today, the citizens have fulfilled the objectives of the Prime Minister by implementing this slogan. India is considered a young country in the world. The young citizens of India are moving towards self-reliance and are making a significant contribution in building a developed India. He appealed to the youth to always maintain the sportsmanship with which they have come to today's event.

*A large number of youth registered for the Namo Yuva Run, setting a new record - Naveen Jindal
MP Mr. Naveen Jindal said that it is a matter of pride for us that Kurukshetra is among the 75 districts of the country. The youth here have set a new record by registering in large numbers for the Namo Yuva Run.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini are very serious about the health, education and awareness of the youth. This Namo Yuva Dhur has been organized to promote fitness among the youth of the state. He said that the main objective of this Namo Yuva Dhur is to create awareness among the youth against drugs and towards sports.
The commitment of the state government is to instill sportsmanship among the youth, maintain discipline and strengthen national unity. He said that the Parliament Sports Festival is being organized in Kurukshetra. The aim of this event is to set a new national record, which can ensure the participation of 2 lakh people in the competition. This competition will include 15 sports, in which people of all age groups can easily participate.

*In participatory program, everyone becomes a winner together - Rajiv Ranjan
Welcoming Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini, Principal Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department Shri Rajiv Ranjan said that 15 thousand youth have registered in Kurukshetra and 13 thousand in Gurugram, and maximum number have come to participate. He said that this Namo Yuva Dur is not a competition for the youth, but a participatory program. Wherever there is a participatory program, everyone becomes a winner together. I once again welcome and congratulate the Chief Minister, other guests and the youth for coming to the program.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister, Shri Naib Singh Saini was honored with the Samriddhi Symbol by the Principal Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department.
On this occasion, former Minister of State, Shri Subhash Sudha, Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, Chairman Dharamvir Mirzapur, Chairman Dharamvir Dagar, Vice President Dhuman Singh and other dignitaries were present.