Hisar, Oct 25: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday urged young people to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and modern technology while remaining connected to their cultural roots, saying collective efforts were essential to achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Addressing the 43rd Annual Agroha Mela and Sammelan organised by the Agroha Vikas Trust in Hisar, Haryana, Gupta stressed the importance of social harmony, self-reliance and inclusive development in strengthening the country.
Paying tributes to Maharaja Agrasen, the Governor said his ideals of equality, cooperation and service continued to hold relevance in contemporary society.
He described Maharaja Agrasen as a visionary social reformer who advocated shared prosperity and equal opportunities, citing the traditional concept of ‘one brick and one rupee’ as an example of collective responsibility and community support.
Highlighting the contribution of the Agarwal community, Gupta appreciated its role in trade, industry, education, healthcare and social welfare.
He said institutions established by the community, including schools, hospitals and charitable facilities, reflected its longstanding commitment to public service.
Referring to the country’s development goals, the Governor said India was progressing towards Viksit Bharat 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He called upon citizens to contribute towards building a self-reliant and technologically advanced nation while upholding constitutional values, national unity and social harmony.
Gupta said young people should pursue entrepreneurship and innovation, create employment opportunities and ensure that their achievements contributed to wider social progress.
He also highlighted the shared cultural traditions of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, saying both states reflected values of cooperation, harmony and collective welfare.
The Governor emphasised that cultural values should translate into practical initiatives supporting education, healthcare, women, youth and underprivileged communities.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra also addressed the gathering and spoke about the continuing relevance of Maharaja Agrasen’s teachings.
Earlier, Gupta visited the Maha Lakshmi Temple at Agroha Dham and offered prayers for peace, prosperity and public well-being.
Haryana Minister Vipul Goyal, Punjab Minister Virendra Goyal, religious leaders, representatives of Agroha Vikas Trust and other dignitaries attended the event.
