1.#Friday 16, October 2026, 4178. / 05:18. 1.#PM inaugurates five development projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh: 15 Oct, 2026Print News.//
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1.#Friday 16, October 2026, 4178. / 05:18.
1.#PM inaugurates five development projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh: 15 Oct, 2026Print News.//
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PM inaugurates five development projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh
COMMENTS:
Today, several key development projects have been inaugurated in Ladakh; These projects will make travel easier, enhance power infrastructure, boost water availability, and provide fresh impetus to the conservation of our ancient heritage: PM
Our special focus is on the new generation of Ladakh; the youth here should receive quality education, get the opportunity to learn new technologies, and they should not have to depend on other cities; therefore, a major Centre of Excellence is being built in Leh: PM
Efforts are being made to nurture sporting talent in Ladakh through the new sports policy; We are striving to provide the local youth with enhanced training and facilities so they can scale new heights on national and international platforms: PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated five major development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh today via video conferencing. Celebrating a new chapter in the region’s development through virtual participation, the Prime Minister inaugurated multiple key projects designed to ease travel, improve electricity and water access, and preserve ancient heritage. He fondly noted the enthusiasm of citizens waving the Tricolor amidst fresh snowfall in Zanskar, while extending his gratitude to the engineers, laborers, local workers, and the BRO personnel who executed these challenging works.”I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the people of Ladakh for these projects,” affirmed Shri Modi.
Recalling his earlier laying of the foundation stone for the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport terminal in Leh, the Prime Minister expressed delight at inaugurating the 650-crore-rupee facility that triples flight capacity and expands annual passenger handling from 10 lakh to 35 lakh. He highlighted that the terminal is India’s first to feature geothermal heating alongside solar energy usage to suit the harsh climate, energizing local tourism while balancing infrastructure growth with ecological care.”Our effort is to develop modern infrastructure in Ladakh while taking full care of the local environment,” asserted Shri Modi.
Underscoring the strategic and economic value of regional connectivity, the Prime Minister dedicated the 2,500-crore-rupee Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road to the citizens, noting that it slashes travel time from 12 hours down to just 3 hours. He emphasized that beyond saving commuters’ time, this vital corridor will significantly boost local commerce.”This road will also greatly help trade and business,” noted Shri Modi.
Building upon his prior inauguration of the Srinagar-Leh transmission line, the Prime Minister dedicated the Hanu hydroelectric project and its associated transmission network while noting ongoing modern power generation initiatives in Puga Valley. He explained that reliable electricity transforms rural life by illuminating homes and empowering children’s education, healthcare delivery, and small-scale enterprises.”Every sector will benefit from it,” observed Shri Modi.
Focusing on agricultural resilience and water security across the high-altitude terrain, the Prime Minister dedicated 40 newly constructed reservoirs developed under Project Amrit Him Sarovar to the local community. He stated that these water bodies are designed to support the agrarian economy during critical cultivation cycles.”These will help in providing water for irrigation to farmers at the time of need,” noted Shri Modi.
The Prime Minister detailed sweeping infrastructural gains since Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019. He noted that the road network has expanded from 1,800 kilometers to over 4,000 kilometers, major bridges have increased from 19 to nearly 75, helipads have grown from 7 to over 40, tap water coverage has surged from 3.5 percent to nearly 99 percent of households, hospital beds have doubled, and the ongoing Zojila Tunnel is set to provide all-weather national connectivity.”Today, for the Central Government, the development of Ladakh is a top priority,” asserted Shri Modi.
Highlighting targeted efforts to unlock new avenues of regional prosperity, the Prime Minister pointed to the active promotion of winter and adventure tourism across the territory. He added that over 40 border settlements are currently being upgraded under the Vibrant Villages program to stimulate grassroots economic activity.”This is creating employment opportunities even in far-flung villages,” noted Shri Modi.
Illustrating the rapid expansion of hospitality and modern agriculture, the Prime Minister observed that local homestays have multiplied from roughly 150 to 3,000. He simultaneously highlighted the continuous promotion of protected cultivation, which has resulted in 11,000 operational greenhouses across the region.”These have created new possibilities for increasing farmers’ income,” observed Shri Modi.
Addressing a long-standing regional demand for closer judicial access, the Prime Minister announced that the government officially approved the establishment of a High Court Bench for Ladakh in August this year. He stated that fulfilling this crucial institutional requirement will streamline both governance and legal recourse for citizens.”This will make the justice system accessible alongside administration,” affirmed Shri Modi.
Emphasizing the role of digital connectivity in driving modern commerce for hotels, restaurants, homestays, and local crafts, the Prime Minister detailed the expansion of BharatNet and high-speed internet across remote pockets of the territory. He explained that continuous efforts are underway to ensure seamless access to e-governance, online education for youth, and global market integration for local entrepreneurs.”Today online business is opening new avenues of income,” noted Shri Modi.
Prioritizing the educational empowerment of the younger generation so they do not have to migrate to other cities, the Prime Minister highlighted the construction of a major Center of Excellence in Leh alongside advancing proposals for satellite campuses of IIT Jammu and IIM Jammu. He stated that these premier institutions will equip local students with advanced research and modern technological skills right at their doorstep.”The youth of Ladakh will be able to get better opportunities for higher education, research, and new skills right in their own region,” affirmed Shri Modi.
Recognizing the distinct athletic identity carved out by local youth in ice hockey, winter sports, and mountaineering, the Prime Minister welcomed the implementation of Ladakh’s new sports policy to nurture regional talent. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to providing world-class training facilities to help local athletes excel globally.”We are striving to provide the local youth with enhanced training and facilities so they can scale new heights on national and international platforms,” asserted Shri Modi.
Praising the exceptional craftsmanship of local artisans and farmers, the Prime Minister shared how he frequently gifts Ladakhi products, having presented them to the German Chancellor, the Swedish Prime Minister, and the President of Kyrgyzstan, while highlighting the vast commercial potential of sea-buckthorn, handicrafts, GI-tagged apricots, high-altitude commercial floriculture, and the traditional Pashmina crafted by the Changpa community. He stressed that the government is actively strengthening Pashmina’s global identity and expanding market branding for regional goods.”Our effort is that the products here get new markets, get better branding, and their benefits reach the producers directly!” asserted Shri Modi.
Honoring the priceless cultural heritage of ancient monasteries, Buddhist traditions, and festivals inspired by Revered Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the Prime Minister inaugurated India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh to safeguard historic rock art. He emphasized that preserving this legacy ensures both future generations and global visitors can deeply connect with the region’s antiquity.”People coming from the country and the world will also become familiar with the rich history of Ladakh,” affirmed Shri Modi.
Concluding his address with deep optimism for the territory’s trajectory, the Prime Minister reiterated his faith in collective action to elevate the region to unprecedented developmental milestones. He offered his final congratulations and traditional greetings to the citizens for the newly launched infrastructure works.”Together we all will take Ladakh to new heights of development,” affirmed Shri Modi.
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2.##PM’s speech during the launch of development projects in Ladakh via Video Conferencing15 Oct, 2026Print News.//
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VIDEO: PM Modi inaugurates and dedicates major development projects to the nation in Ladakh via VC
कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित एलजी श्री वी. के. सक्सेना जी, BRO और एयरपोर्ट अथॉरिटी के सभी वरिष्ठ अधिकारीगण, यूनियन टेरिटरी के सभी अधिकारीगण, अन्य महानुभाव, मेरे प्यारे भाइयों और बहनों।
लद्दाख सी मी-मन्ग्स कुन्ला,जुले!”
आज लद्दाख की प्रगति और विकास में एक और अध्याय जुड़ रहा है। मुझे खुशी है कि, मैं टेक्नोलॉजी के माध्यम से इस अवसर का हिस्सा बन रहा हूँ। आज लद्दाख में कई अहम development projects का लोकार्पण हुआ है। इन परियोजनाओं से कई लोगों का सफर आसान होगा, कहीं बिजली की सुविधाएं बेहतर होंगी, कहीं पानी की उपलब्धता बढ़ेगी, और हमारी प्राचीन विरासत के संरक्षण को भी नई ताकत मिलेगी। अभी मैं देख रहा था, ज़ान्स्कर में बर्फ भी गिर रही थी, और मैं देख रहा था कि, ज़ान्स्कर के लोगों का उत्साह, जब बर्फ गिर रही है, तब भी तिरंगा लहराने का उनका उमंग, उत्साह।
साथियों,
ये है मेरा लेह, लद्दाख। मैं इन परियोजनाओं के लिए लद्दाख के सभी लोगों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई देता हूँ। मैं इन प्रोजेक्ट्स में लगे सभी इंजीनियरों, श्रमिकों और स्थानीय साथियों को भी बधाई देता हूँ। मैं BRO के साथियों की भी विशेष सराहना करता हूँ।
साथियों,
कुछ समय पहले मैंने लेह के कुशोक बकुला रिनपोछे एयरपोर्ट, terminal building का शिलान्यास किया था। और ये मेरा सौभाग्य है कि, आज मुझे ही इतने महत्वपूर्ण प्रोजेक्ट का लोकार्पण करने का सौभाग्य भी मिला है। करीब साढ़े छह सौ करोड़ रुपए की लागत से बना ये टर्मिनल, इससे एयरपोर्ट की सालाना यात्री क्षमता 10 लाख से बढ़कर 35 लाख हो जाएगी। यहाँ उड़ानों की संख्या भी तीन गुना तक बढ़ सकती है। इस टर्मिनल की एक और विशेषता है। लद्दाख की कठिन जलवायु को ध्यान में रखते हुए, इसमें जियोथर्मल टेक्नोलॉजी का इस्तेमाल किया गया है। सौर ऊर्जा का भी उसमें उपयोग हुआ है। भारत में जियोथर्मल हीटिंग की सुविधा वाला, ये देश का पहला एयरपोर्ट टर्मिनल है। बधाई हो आप सबको। हमारा प्रयास है कि लद्दाख में आधुनिक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर का विकास हो, और यहाँ के पर्यावरण का भी पूरा ध्यान रखा जाए। इस एयरपोर्ट टर्मिनल से लद्दाख में टूरिज्म सेक्टर को भी नई एनर्जी मिलेगी। मैं इस आधुनिक एयरपोर्ट टर्मिनल के लिए सभी लद्दाख के मेरे भाइयों-बहनों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई देता हूँ।
साथियों,
आज जिन अन्य परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन किया गया है, उनका भी बहुत महत्व है। आज निम्मू–पदुम–दारचा सड़क, लद्दाख के लोगों को समर्पित की गई है। इस पर करीब ढाई हजार करोड़ रुपए खर्च किए गए हैं। जिस सफर में पहले करीब 12 घंटे लगते थे, अब वो लगभग 3 घंटे में पूरा हो सकेगा। यानी, इससे यात्रा का समय तो बचेगा ही, इस रोड से व्यापार और कारोबार को भी बहुत मदद मिलेगी।
साथियों,
पहले मुझे श्रीनगर से लेह को जोड़ने वाली पावर ट्रांसमिशन लाइन के शिलान्यास और लोकार्पण का सौभाग्य मिला था। आज हानू की जलविद्युत परियोजना और उससे जुड़ी ट्रांसमिशन लाइन का भी लोकार्पण हुआ है। हम सभी जानते हैं कि, बिजली की भरोसेमंद व्यवस्था से रोशनी तो आती है, लेकिन रोशनी से सिर्फ घर नहीं, जीवन भी रोशन हो जाता है, जीवन में एक बड़ा बदलाव आता है। गांवों में कितने नए काम संभव हो जाते हैं। बच्चों की पढ़ाई, स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं, स्थानीय लोगों के छोटे-छोटे कारोबार, हर क्षेत्र में इसका लाभ मिलेगा। पुगा वैली में भी आधुनिक तकनीक से बिजली बनाने की परियोजना पर काम आगे बढ़ रहा है।
साथियों,
आज प्रोजेक्ट अमृत हिम सरोवर के तहत बने 40 जलाशय भी लद्दाख के लोगों को समर्पित किए गए हैं। इनसे किसानों को जरूरत के समय सिंचाई के लिए पानी उपलब्ध कराने में मदद मिलेगी।
साथियों,
हमेशा से ये कहा जाता है कि, लद्दाख में प्रकृति के कारण जीवन बहुत मुश्किल होता है। प्राकृतिक वातावरण के अपने चैलेंज होते हैं, लेकिन दुर्भाग्य से ऐसी परिस्थितियों के बावजूद, पहले की सरकारों ने लद्दाख के विकास को प्राथमिकता नहीं दी। लेकिन आज, केंद्र सरकार के लिए लद्दाख का विकास बहुत बड़ी प्राथमिकता है। केंद्रशासित प्रदेश बनने के बाद से यहाँ विकास की जरूरतों पर और भी अधिक ध्यान दिया गया है। 2019 तक लद्दाख में करीब 1800 किलोमीटर सड़कों का नेटवर्क था, आज ये बढ़कर 4 हजार किलोमीटर से अधिक हो गया है। पहले यहाँ उन्नीस बड़े पुल थे, आज इनकी संख्या करीब पिचहत्तर हो गई है। हेलीपैड की संख्या भी सात से बढ़कर चालीस से ज्यादा हो गई है। पहले लद्दाख के करीब साढ़े तीन प्रतिशत घरों में ही नल से जल पहुंचता था, आज लगभग 99 percent, 99 प्रतिशत घरों तक नल से जल की सुविधा पहुंच चुकी है। लद्दाख के अस्पतालों में बेड्स की संख्या भी बढ़कर दोगुनी हो चुकी है। इसके साथ ही, जोजिला टनल जैसे महत्वपूर्ण प्रोजेक्ट पर भी काम बहुत तेजी से आगे बढ़ रहा है। इसके पूरा होने से लद्दाख को देश के दूसरे हिस्सों से साल भर बेहतर कनेक्टिविटी मिलेगी।
साथियों,
केंद्र सरकार का जोर लद्दाख में समृद्धि की नई संभावनाएं विकसित करने पर भी है। आज लद्दाख में पर्यटन के अवसर भी बढ़ रहे हैं। यहाँ विंटर टूरिज्म, एडवेंचर टूरिज्म को बढ़ावा दिया जा रहा है। केंद्र सरकार ने और हमने जो वाइब्रेंट विलेज अभियान के तहत लद्दाख के 40 से ज्यादा सीमावर्ती गांवों को विकसित किया जा रहा है, और हम उसको पहला गांव कहते हैं। इससे दूर-सुदूर के गांवों में भी रोजगार के अवसर बन रहे हैं।
साथियों,
पहले लद्दाख में डेढ़ सौ के आस-पास ही होमस्टे थे, आज इनकी संख्या बढ़कर 3 हजार हो गई है। लद्दाख में ग्रीनहाउस खेती को भी लगातार बढ़ावा दिया गया है। आज लद्दाख में 11 हजार ग्रीनहाउस हैं। इनसे किसानों की आय बढ़ने की नई संभावनाएं बनी हैं।
साथियों,
लद्दाख में हाईकोर्ट बेंच की मांग भी लंबे समय से की जा रही थी। इसे भी हमारी सरकार ने ही पूरा किया है। इसी साल अगस्त में, लद्दाख में हाईकोर्ट बेंच की स्थापना को मंजूरी दी गई है। इससे प्रशासन के साथ-साथ न्याय व्यवस्था भी सुगम बनेगी।
साथियों,
आज डिजिटल टेक्नोलॉजी से भी कई नए अवसर करीब आ रहे हैं। होटल, रेस्टोरेन्ट, होमस्टे हों या लोकल प्रॉडक्ट्स हों, आज ऑनलाइन बिज़नेस आय के नए रास्ते खोल रहा है। इसीलिए, हमने लद्दाख और दूर-दराज के क्षेत्रों में भारत नेट और हाई-स्पीड इंटरनेट का विस्तार किया है। सरकारी सेवाओं तक पहुंच आसान हो, युवा ऑनलाइन पढ़ाई कर सकें, और स्थानीय उद्यमी देश-दुनिया के बाजारों से जुड़ सकें, इसके लिए भी लगातार काम हो रहा है।
साथियों,
हमारा विशेष ध्यान लद्दाख की नई पीढ़ी पर है। यहाँ के युवाओं को अच्छी शिक्षा मिले, नई टेक्नोलॉजी सीखने का अवसर मिले, और उन्हें दूसरे शहरों पर निर्भर ना रहना पड़े। लेह में इसलिए एक बड़ा सेंटर ऑफ एक्सीलेंस बन रहा है। आईआईटी जम्मू और आईआईएम जम्मू के सैटेलाइट कैंपस स्थापित करने के प्रस्ताव भी आगे बढ़ाए जा रहे हैं। इनसे उच्च शिक्षा, रिसर्च और नई स्किल्स के लिए लद्दाख के युवाओं को अपने क्षेत्र में ही बेहतर अवसर मिल सकेंगे।
साथियों,
लद्दाख में खेलों की भी बहुत बड़ी संभावनाएं हैं। यहाँ के युवाओं ने आइस हॉकी, विंटर स्पोर्ट्स और पर्वतारोहण, जैसे क्षेत्रों में अपनी विशेष पहचान बनाई है। मुझे खुशी है कि लद्दाख में नई स्पोर्ट्स पॉलिसी के माध्यम से खेल प्रतिभाओं को आगे बढ़ाने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है। हमारा प्रयास है कि यहाँ के युवाओं को बेहतर ट्रेनिंग और सुविधाएं मिलें, और वो राष्ट्रीय तथा अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर नई उपलब्धियां हासिल करें।
साथियों,
लद्दाख में आप सभी अपने परिश्रम से जो प्रॉडक्ट बनाते हैं, वो बेहतरीन होते हैं। आप तो जानते ही हैं, मैं जब विदेशी मेहमानों से मिलता हूँ, तो अक्सर लद्दाख में बनी चीजें उन्हें उपहार में देता हूँ, और उन्हें आपके बारे में भी जरूर बताता हूँ। मैंने जर्मनी की चांसलर को, स्वीडन के प्रधानमंत्री को और किरगिस्तान के राष्ट्रपति जी को लद्दाख में बने प्रॉडक्ट उपहार में दिए हैं। यहाँ की पश्मीना, सी-बकथॉर्न और लोकल हैंडीक्राफ्ट्स, खुबानी जैसे फल, इनमें व्यापार का कितना बड़ा potential जुड़ा है। और इसलिए ही, हमने लद्दाख की खुबानी को जीआई टैग दिया। आज इसकी दुनिया भर में डिमांड बढ़ रही है। हमारा प्रयास है, यहाँ के उत्पादों को नए बाजार मिलें, उनकी बेहतर ब्रांडिंग हो, और उनका लाभ सीधे उत्पादकों तक पहुंचे। हमारा विशेष ध्यान चांगपा समुदाय के पशुपालकों पर भी है। उनकी मेहनत और पारंपरिक हुनर से जुड़ी पश्मीना की पहचान को और मजबूत किया जा रहा है। लद्दाख में अब ऊंचाई वाले क्षेत्रों में फूलों की व्यावसायिक खेती को भी बढ़ावा दिया जा रहा है।
साथियों,
लद्दाख की सांस्कृतिक विरासत हमारे देश की अनमोल धरोहर है। यहाँ के प्राचीन मठ, बौद्ध परंपराएं, और यहाँ के उत्सव, इन्हें संजोना और अगली पीढ़ी के लिए सुरक्षित करना हमारा सामूहिक दायित्व है। इस दिशा में पूज्य कुशोक बकुला रिनपोछे जी, उनका योगदान हम सभी के लिए बहुत बड़ी प्रेरणा है। हमारी सरकार की कोशिश है कि, दुनियाभर के लोग लद्दाख की संस्कृति और परंपराओं से परिचित हों। इसी मिशन को आगे रखकर आज लेह में भारत के पहले पेट्रोग्लिफ संरक्षण पार्क का लोकार्पण हुआ है। इससे लद्दाख की इस प्राचीन विरासत को सहेजने के प्रयासों को और बल मिलेगा। हमारी आने वाली पीढ़ियां अपनी इस विरासत को जान सकेंगी, और दुनिया से आने वाले लोग भी लद्दाख के समृद्ध इतिहास से परिचित हो सकेंगे।
साथियों,
मुझे विश्वास है, हम सब साथ मिलकर लद्दाख को विकास की नई ऊंचाई पर ले जाएंगे। इसी के साथ, आप सभी को एक बार फिर विकास के अनेक कार्यों के लिए मैं बहुत-बहुत बधाई देता हूँ।
बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद। जुले!
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3.###PM interacts with the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in Asian Games 2026:15 Oct, 2026Print News.///
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VIDEO: PM Modi meets India’s Asian Games 2026 athletes
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026 today. He remarked on the wonderful atmosphere created by gathering with so many medal-winners in one place. “All of you young athletes are examples of how when passion turns into victory, it brings a glow to faces along with medals,” remarked Shri Modi.
Praising the athletes for bringing immense pride to 140 crore citizens, the Prime Minister emphasized that the ultimate achievement lies in elevating the honor and glory of the national flag. He congratulated the players, their coaches, support staff, and families for this collective national triumph. “Therefore, your success is not yours alone; it is also the success of crores of citizens of the country,” affirmed PM Modi.
Remembering former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, the Prime Minister paid rich tributes to the late statesman. He highlighted how Dr. Kalam’s remarkable life and visionary outlook continue to guide the nation. “His life and his vision are an inspiration for all of us,” remarked Shri Modi.
Recalling the historic milestones achieved at the Asian Games, the Prime Minister celebrated the double Gold victory of the men’s and women’s hockey teams, with the women ending a 44-year wait, alongside consecutive medals for both cricket teams and dual Golds in Kabaddi. He also lauded the five Golds in archery, stellar displays in shooting, boxing, and wrestling, new athletics records, a weightlifting medal after 28 years, and the first marathon success since 1982. “This time the Asian Games have been memorable for us in many ways,” noted PM Modi.
Applauding the extraordinary contribution of female athletes who secured 38 of India’s 85 total medals, including 11 Golds, the Prime Minister stated that their tally represents far more than mere statistics and reflects an empowered New India. He also highlighted how Indian players scripted history by winning maiden Asian Games medals in disciplines like mixed martial arts, soft tennis, and specific sailing events. “Today India is winning medals even in those sports in which we had never won a medal in the history of the Asian Games before,” observed Shri Modi.
Calling upon the athletes to scale even greater heights in the sporting arena, the Prime Minister led an energetic pledge where the contingent chanted “We will Do it!” in unison. He rallied them to uphold the Tricolor’s glory on every field, forge a new sporting identity for the nation, and create new champions across every discipline. “More new records in our name, We will do it!” asserted PM Modi.
Drawing attention to the venue of the gathering, the Prime Minister reminded the athletes that the stadium is named after the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, who famously practiced hockey for hours into the night. He pointed to the icon’s relentless dedication to illustrate that grand resolutions require years of sustained patience and hard work. “This hard work of his reminds us time and again that resolutions and dreams are not fulfilled in a single day,” remarked Shri Modi.
Contrasting the past dozen years of diligent work on the sports ecosystem with an earlier era when India won only a handful of medals and remained unaware of many disciplines, the Prime Minister recalled how the nation previously had zero representation in over half the Olympic events. He questioned how the country could ever expect to win laurels without first stepping onto the field of competition. “If we do not even compete, how will we bring medals?” remarked PM Modi.
Highlighting a decisive shift in national sporting policy, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s firm determination to eradicate this historic apathy and self-doubt. He celebrated the resulting surge in Indian athletes competing across international arenas today. “We took this resolution that we will remove this pessimistic mindset!” asserted Shri Modi.
Attributing this transformation to a far-reaching vision and sincere effort over the last 10 to 12 years, the Prime Minister detailed the creation of a transparent, modern sports ecosystem anchored by the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the expanded Khelo India initiative. He pointed out that the government has committed massive financial resources to strengthen sports federations and grassroots programs across the country. “To expand Khelo India and strengthen sports federations, more than 36 thousand crore rupees were allocated,” noted PM Modi.
Detailing the rapid expansion of grassroots infrastructure across over a thousand Khelo India Centers, the Prime Minister listed thousands of new stadiums, multi-purpose halls, athletics tracks, football and hockey grounds, and swimming pools being built across cities of all sizes. He also highlighted direct financial support to athletes, including a 50,000-rupee monthly Out-of-Pocket Allowance under TOPS and funding for international coaching stints. “If there is a need to go outside the country for coaching in any sport, the government is facilitating that too and providing financial assistance for it,” observed Shri Modi.
Underscoring the drive to maximize competitive exposure through the Winter Games, Sansad Khel Pratiyogitas, and the new ‘Khelo Bharat Niti’, the Prime Minister also praised Divyang athletes for bringing laurels to the nation. He noted that the athletes’ own triumphs prove what happens when players know the entire nation backs their journey. “Today every player has this confidence that the country stands with them throughout their entire journey,” affirmed PM Modi.
Spotlighting the remarkable performances of 15-to-17-year-old athletes in the contingent as proof that starting young provides an added advantage, the Prime Minister outlined a targeted focus on identifying and training children aged five to fifteen through Khelo India and Emerging Khelo India. Looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, India’s hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, and the aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics, he recalled his Red Fort announcement of a nationwide village-level talent hunt. “These very players will bring medals for India in the times to come,” asserted Shri Modi.
Expressing unwavering confidence in the nation’s grand resolutions, the Prime Minister led another spirited “We will Do it!” chant with the athletes. He rallied them around the shared goals of hosting major global sporting events, joining the ranks of top sporting nations, building world-class infrastructure, and becoming a global sports hub. “A champion from every corner of India, We will do it!” asserted PM Modi.
Connecting the Asian Games triumph to the broader aspirations of Indian youth, the Prime Minister noted how young innovators have propelled India into the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem while pioneering breakthroughs in space, satellite technology, defense, and Artificial Intelligence. He emphasized that just like in sports, youth from small towns and villages are driving this entrepreneurial wave, backed by a decade of systemic reforms that assure them of the nation’s full support. “They have the trust that to take their dreams forward, the entire capability of the country stands with them,” affirmed Shri Modi.
Expanding on the broader economic impact of the sporting boom, the Prime Minister pointed out that government initiatives are benefiting far more than just on-field competitors. He highlighted the rapid emergence of diverse professional fields such as sports coaching, physiotherapy, sports management, and sports broadcasting. “This has created new avenues of employment and enterprise for the youth,” noted PM Modi.
Urging the internationally experienced medalists to shoulder the responsibility of mentoring the next generation, the Prime Minister asked them to visit schools, return to their original playing grounds, and engage with children in their home villages and cities. He emphasized that sharing their hard-earned experiences could profoundly inspire young aspirants dreaming of following in their footsteps. “Perhaps, a small word from you might give a child the courage to move ahead in sports,” remarked Shri Modi.
Reflecting on the deeper value of athletics beyond the playing field, the Prime Minister stated that sports instill lifelong discipline, adaptability, steadfastness toward long-term goals, and the resilience to rise after a defeat. He noted that these foundational qualities naturally integrate into daily life to guide individuals through every challenge. “This very sportsperson spirit comes in handy throughout life,” observed PM Modi.
Concluding his address with his signature maxim that “one who plays, will flourish,” the Prime Minister praised the athletes’ enthusiasm as New India’s greatest strength and led a final “We will Do it!” chant encompassing the goals of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, a top-three economy, an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, a global manufacturing hub, technology leadership, space exploration, and hosting the Olympics. He extended his best wishes for all their future tournaments and endeavors. “With this very self-confidence, we have to take India to new heights,” asserted Shri Modi.
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VIDEO: PM Modi meets India’s Asian Games 2026 athletes
PM’s address during interaction with the participants of Asian Games 2026
Friends,
Our success at the Asian Games is also an example of India’s changing mindset. It shows how today’s youth are impatient to scale every height. There is no summit higher than the determination of India’s youth. There is no goal beyond the capability of our youth power. The limitless sky of possibilities lies before us, and India’s youth are themselves deciding the destination. That is why, in a short span of time, India has become the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Our youth are building companies in the space sector. They are working on satellite technology. The same youth are developing new technologies in the defence sector. They are conducting new experiments in Artificial Intelligence. And this transformation is not limited to big cities. Just as talented individuals from remote areas are now getting opportunities in sports, similarly, in startups, research, and other ventures, young people from small cities and villages are coming forward with new ideas. Behind this confidence lies a deep trust. The systems developed by the country over the past decade have given young people confidence that they can dream big. They know that the full strength of the nation stands behind them to help them realise those dreams.
Friends,
The benefits of our efforts are not limited only to athletes who compete on the field. New career opportunities are being created for youth in areas such as sports coaching, physiotherapy, sports management, and sports broadcasting. As sports develop, many related professions are also advancing. This has opened new avenues of employment and entrepreneurship for young people.
Friends,
Whatever field we may be in today, we must work hard for our own success. At the same time, we must also take responsibility for shaping the next generation. Now you possess the experience of international tournaments. Therefore, I would request that you devote some time to those children who dream of progressing just as you did. You must water their dreams with the sweat of your own efforts. That is how success comes. Whenever you get an opportunity, meet children in your village and your town. Visit different schools. Be sure to visit the grounds where you first began playing. Your experiences can be extremely valuable to those children. Perhaps a single word from you may give a child the courage to move forward in sports.
Friends,
The youth of the country do not draw inspiration from you only in sports. Because the role of sports extends beyond the playing field. Sports teach us discipline in life. They teach us how to rise again after falling. They teach us how to win after losing. Sports teach us how to stay committed to a goal for a long time and how to adapt ourselves to changing circumstances. These lessons become part of our everyday lives. And this sporting spirit serves us throughout our lives.
Friends,
I always say: The one who plays, blossoms. So keep playing, keep blossoming. Once again, my many best wishes to all of you for the upcoming competitions and for all your future efforts. Your enthusiasm and your confidence are the greatest strengths of New India. With this confidence, we must take India to new heights.
So come, once again, with full energy, say with me:
Viksit Bharat, We will Do it!
Viksit Bharat at Twenty Forty Seven, We will Do it!
We will Do it!
Top Three Economy, We will Do it!
Top Three Economy, We will Do it!
Self-Reliant India, We will Do it!
Self-Reliant India, We will Do it!
Global Manufacturing Hub, We will Do it!
Global Manufacturing Hub, We will Do it!
India’s Leadership in Technology, We will Do it!
Steps into Space, We will Do it!
Hosting the Olympics, We will Do it!
Medals in New Sports, We will Do it!
Yes, We will Do it!
Many, many congratulations.
Thank you very much.
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JAY HIND
JAY BHARATHAM
VANDE MATARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAY.
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