Have courage to seek solutions: PM Modi's message to Gen-Zs at IIT event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students at IIT Delhi on the occasion of the 57th convocation. PM Modi asked them not to be intimidated by major challenges, advising them to break complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.PM Modi at IIT Delhi convocation (Photo: X/BJP)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged IIT Delhi graduates to keep curiosity alive and maintain a strong instinct for learning as they begin the next phase of their lives. Addressing the institute’s 57th convocation, PM Modi said students should question ideas and practices that are accepted without adequate thought or understanding.“Keep curiosity alive in life... Keep your learning instinct awakened,” he said.The Prime Minister also urged the graduates not to stop at merely raising questions, but to have the courage to seek solutions. He said this approach would help young people contribute meaningfully to society.Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the IIT Delhi graduates also asked them not to be intimidated by major challenges, advising them to break complex problems into smaller, manageable parts. Recalling their experience of spending hours or even days finding solutions through simulations, Modi said the same approach could help them tackle challenges in life. He said solving difficult problems often leads to new ideas and innovations. “Life will bring problems, but along with them, new opportunities will also arise,” Modi said, urging the graduates to remain alert and recognise opportunities emerging from challenges.- EndsPublished By: Mridusmita DekaPublished On: Aug 8, 2026 12:33 IST