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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Economic growth, new jobs matter, politics can wait: KTR

Industries and IT Minister K.T.Rama Rao has underscored the need for youth to address issues of concern for the poor.

“Amongst many perceived problems in India, one is of brightest minds working endlessly to solve problems of the rich, while collectively ignoring problems of the poor,” he said, addressing the convocation of Mahindra University here on Saturday.

Calling upon students, he said a change in their priorities would augur well as India, even after 75 years of independence, by global standards remains a third world country. The youth of India have the unique ability and the opportunity to shape the future of modern world, he said, highlighting the significance of them contributing to the betterment of society and becoming change makers.

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