Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Sept 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has triggered a surge of aspiration among India’s young population, transforming not just the nation’s policies but also its collective mindset, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said in an interaction with media. He credited Modi with instilling confidence in the youth, reshaping governance culture, and opening new opportunities through reforms and flagship programmes.
In an exclusive interview to a leading national news channel, on the occasion of the birthday of PM Narendra Modi, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Prime Minister’s approach had changed the way Government functions. “The work culture has become far more professional and task-oriented. The focus now is on completing the day’s assignments, regardless of the hour. That example set at the very top has filtered down to every level,” he observed.
The Minister recalled that one of Modi’s earliest interventions was a brainstorming exercise in Delhi where departments were asked to identify how space technology could be applied to their areas of work. “Until then, few imagined its use beyond ISRO. But very soon, we saw it being applied in railways, smart cities, agriculture, telemedicine and even land mapping under the Swamitva Programme. The result was that technology, once confined to laboratories, became part of everyday governance,” Dr. Jitendra Singh said.
Looking ahead to 2047, Dr. Jitendra Singh said Modi’s vision of a developed India is being translated into action through ministries directly handling technology and administration. “The Department of Personnel and Training is building systems for greater transparency and efficiency, while Space and Atomic Energy departments are showcasing indigenous capabilities. The recent display of advanced technology in Operation Sindoor underlined how far we have come. These are products of ten years of consistent investment in self-reliance, which are now defining India’s role in modern governance and security,” he said.
Citing decisions that impacted citizens directly, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted how certificate attestation requirements were abolished within months of 2014, followed by the removal of interviews for Government jobs. “These steps sent a message of trust in young Indians. They created a level playing field. Today, aspirants from small towns are cracking civil services and entering IITs. This surge in aspiration is Modi-inspired,” he said.
Dr. Jitendra Singh also pointed to how Modi’s calls had resonated with people in ways earlier campaigns did not. “When he spoke of Swachhata, it became a Jan Andolan. The same happened with Start-up India. His ability to convert a Government programme into a mass movement has been a unique factor in the last decade,” he noted.
Offering personal anecdotes, Dr. Jitendra Singh recalled being surprised when the Prime Minister-designate personally called him on the morning of the 2014 swearing-in, and later reassured him in Parliament by saying, “I too am here for the first time as an MP. Just walk with me.” Such moments, he said, reflected Modi’s grounded nature and accessibility.
He further shared how Modi’s stamina often left colleagues in awe. “I have seen him address a public rally in Ladakh in extreme conditions and then return to Delhi the same evening to chair meetings for hours. Most people would require rest after such travel, but he goes straight back to work,” Dr. Jitendra Singh said.
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