Prime Minister Narendra Modi says wider engagement with universities and young people can help generate new and unconventional ideas. He makes the remarks after a high-level meeting with senior government officials, where he emphasizes the need for collective effort and coordination across departments.
Modi links the approach to lessons drawn from past crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the West Asia crisis, when government departments collaborated effectively. The Hindu reports that his focus is on how cross-department cooperation can improve outcomes during complex situations. Business Line similarly frames the comments as part of Modi’s broader outreach to younger generations, highlighting that involving youth and academia is intended to broaden the range of perspectives in decision-making.
