Text of PM’s address during inauguration of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre-Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the inauguration of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre‑Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, highlighted the city’s historic cultural legacy and the role of the Ramakrishna Mission in education, health and disaster relief. He linked the centre’s launch to the broader youth empowerment agenda, citing the growth of universities, colleges, ITIs, IIMs, IITs and AIIMS, the expansion of the start‑up ecosystem, digital solutions and recent private‑sector space achievements. Modi also urged continued focus on clean‑city initiatives, environmental conservation, promotion of Kannada literature and the preservation of local crafts such as silk and sandalwood.