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PM Modi inaugurated the SOUL Conclave in New Delhi. The event aims to foster collaboration, learn from successes and failures, and promote authentic leadership.
PM Narendra Modi at the SOUL Conclave in New Delhi (Video screengrab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is now emerging as a global powerhouse and that the development of good leaders in every field is much-needed. He also said that the development of better citizens is essential for nation-building.
The Prime Minister’s remarks came after he inaugurated the first edition of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Conclave at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam.
“Some events are very close to the heart, and today’s program is one of them,” PM Modi said.
“For nation-building, the development of better citizens is essential. To achieve any great heights or attain vastness, the foundation must be laid from the very beginning. The development of exceptional leaders in every field is crucial and a necessity of the times,” he added.
“That is why the establishment of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is a significant and major step in India’s journey toward a developed future. The very name ‘SOUL’ is not a coincidence—this institution will become the soul of India’s social life,” the Prime Minister said.
“It is an important step towards the journey of ‘Viksit Bharat’.”
“I wholeheartedly congratulate all the associates connected to this mission and the esteemed individuals associated with this institution. Very soon, a grand campus of SOUL will be ready near GIFT City,” he said.
“Today, as SOUL takes its first big step in its journey, you must always remember your direction and the purpose of your goals,” PM Modi said.
“Today, India is emerging as a global power. To accelerate this pace in all fields, we need world-class leaders. Today, India needs dynamic leaders in all fields who can find solutions to global complexities and keep national interest at the forefront while solving problems,” he said.
Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay was present at the event as the Guest of Honor.
The Bhutanese Prime Minister arrived in Delhi on Thursday. He was welcomed by the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita.
The two-day conclave, from February 21 to 22, will serve as a premier platform where leaders from diverse domains like politics, sports, arts and media, the spiritual world, public policy, business and the social sector will share their inspiring life journeys and discuss aspects relating to leadership.
According to an official press release, the conclave will foster an ecosystem of collaboration and thought leadership, facilitating learning from both failures and successes, to inspire young audiences.
“School of Ultimate Leadership is an upcoming leadership institution in Gujarat to enable authentic leaders to advance public good, the release stated.
“The aim is to broaden the landscape of political leadership in India through formal training and to include those who rise through merit, commitment, and passion for public service and not just from political lineage. SOUL brings in insights, skills and expertise necessary to navigate the complex challenges of leadership in today’s world,” it added.