Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai on October 11, 2026, where he made several significant announcements regarding India's development trajectory.
The PM announced India's ambitious sporting goals, stating that while the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, it is also advancing with the dream of hosting the 2036 Olympics. He emphasized that young athletes are receiving better training and support as sports is being treated as a viable profession rather than mere entertainment.
Modi presented substantial data on the expansion of India's education infrastructure, noting that the number of universities has increased from 750 in 2014 to over 1,300 currently, while colleges have grown from 38,000 to over 52,000. Additionally, numerous new IITs, IIMs, IIITs, and AIIMS have been established. The qualitative improvement is evidenced by the dramatic increase in Indian universities featured in QS Rankings, rising from just 14 in 2015 to 52 in the latest rankings, providing students with more choices and opportunities.
The Prime Minister highlighted the institution's growth from a small school with seven students in 1975 to 15 institutions across Tamil Nadu today. He praised the school's initiative where children saved one rupee daily for soldiers, collectively raising forty lakh rupees, and emphasized the power of incremental efforts creating significant societal impact.
Modi invoked cultural references, mentioning his recent presentation of a Russian translation of the Thirukkural to President Putin and emphasizing the teachings of Thiruvalluvar about applying learned knowledge to daily life. He encouraged youth to travel widely, share Tamil culture, and build friendships across different backgrounds to strengthen national unity.
The PM concluded by leading the crowd in resolutions to build a Developed India by 2047, become a top-three global economy, establish a self-reliant global manufacturing hub, host the Olympics, and place an Indian on the moon.