Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, today, emphasizing India’s historical and future role in global leadership and cooperation. In his address, PM Modi highlighted the university’s rich legacy and its crucial role in promoting world brotherhood and knowledge dissemination.
Underlining the themes “One Earth, One Family, One Future” and “One Earth, One Health,” PM Modi spoke about India’s vision of global unity and sustainability. “Nalanda University has always been a beacon of knowledge, symbolizing India’s commitment to global harmony and intellectual advancement,” he said.
PM Modi stressed the significant responsibility on Nalanda University’s students to uphold and propagate these values. He urged them to embody curiosity, courage, and kindness in their pursuit of knowledge and to use their education to effect positive societal change. “Your education here at Nalanda is not just about personal growth but about contributing to a better, more united world,” he remarked.
He expressed his confidence in the students’ potential to shape the future and elevate the prestige of both Nalanda University and India on the global stage. “I am certain that the students of Nalanda will become leaders of tomorrow, carrying forward the university’s legacy and contributing to India’s global influence,” PM Modi stated.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries, academic leaders, and students, all of whom celebrated the expansion of this historic institution. The new campus is expected to further enhance Nalanda University’s capacity to offer world-class education and foster international academic collaborations.
PM Modi’s address reflected a blend of reverence for Nalanda’s storied past and a forward-looking vision for its future. He underscored the enduring nature of knowledge and its power to transcend borders and bring about global unity and peace.
As the event concluded, there was a palpable sense of excitement and optimism about the future contributions of Nalanda University’s students to global scholarship and leadership. The Prime Minister’s words left an indelible mark, inspiring the next generation to rise to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
