Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai on October 11, 2026. The event marked the 50th anniversary of the educational institution which began in 1975 with just seven students in West Mambalam, Chennai and has since expanded to fifteen institutions across Tamil Nadu.
The PM highlighted the transformation of India's educational landscape, noting that the number of universities has increased from approximately 750 in 2014 to over 1,300 currently, while colleges have grown from about 38,000 to more than 52,000. He also noted improved global recognition of Indian institutions, with QS Rankings showing growth from 14 Indian universities in 2015 to 52 in the latest rankings.
Modi announced India's sporting ambitions, confirming the country is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is pursuing the dream of hosting the 2036 Olympics. He emphasized that these events would provide platforms for Indian youth to showcase their abilities.
The speech recognized the school's patriotic initiatives, particularly mentioning how students under Girija Amma's guidance collected approximately ₹40 lakh for soldiers through a program where each child saved one rupee daily. The PM also referenced cultural figures including Tiruvalluvar, whose Thirukkural was recently presented to Russian President Putin in translation, and Mahakavi Bharatiyar.