Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre-Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, Karnataka on August 1, 2026. In his address, the Prime Minister noted that Mysuru held an important place in Swami Vivekananda's life and expressed confidence that the Viveka Smaraka would become a vibrant place for inspiring youth to contribute to a better society.
Modi emphasized that India is making strides across various sectors powered by the capabilities of its youth, stating that young people's energy is the driving force behind initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. The Prime Minister also expressed delight that the National Education Policy is preparing the nation's youth to meet the needs and aspirations of the 21st century.
The event was part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, and the Prime Minister shared glimpses of his address through a series of posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), including messages in both English and Kannada languages.