Nitin Gadkari Emphasizes Education's Role in India's Path to Becoming a Developed Nation
Digital Desk
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, delivered a powerful message at the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025 in New Delhi: education is the cornerstone for India to emerge as a developed nation and the world's third-largest economy.
Key Highlights from Gadkari's Address
Gadkari stressed that no country can excel without a strong focus on education, research, and innovation. He highlighted India's advantage—boasting the largest pool of young, talented, and skilled engineers globally—as a key driver for growth. Calling for collective action under the mantra "Waste to wealth and knowledge to wealth," he urged prioritizing futuristic development to achieve self-reliance.
Implications for India's Education Sector
This call to action comes at a time when India is investing heavily in higher education reforms. Gadkari's words resonate with ongoing efforts to enhance skill-based learning, ensuring the youth are equipped for global challenges.
Stakeholders in education are now looking toward policy shifts that could amplify research funding and industry-academia collaborations.