PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday the youth will be the biggest beneficiaries of a developed India and the biggest responsibility to build it also rests on their shoulders.

Addressing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers who will be part of the Republic Day parade, Modi said they represent the country’s aspirations and dreams in the ongoing ‘amrit kaal’. He said there are a lot of opportunities for youngsters in the country as India is working for the future of the entire world in sectors ranging from space to environment.“The world sees a new future for itself in India’s achievements,” Modi added.

He said it was encouraging to see youngsters taking part in various programmes in increasing numbers.

Referring to an event on Parakram Diwas to mark Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary, he said it was the first time that many children dressed up as Netaji had come to the Prime Minister’s residence. “The mantra of ‘Jai Hind’ inspires one and all,” he said.