Next generation must take charge, says Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday called for the younger generation to take key responsibilities while the older generation steps aside. Speaking in Nagpur, he highlighted the role of Advantage Vidarbha expo in promoting regional industrial growth

Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday pitched for the next generation taking important responsibilities and the older generation stepping aside when things start running smoothly.

Gadkari was addressing a press conference in Nagpur on the Advantage Vidarbha-Khasdar Audhyogik Mahotsav, conceptualised by him and organised by Ashish Kale, president of the Association for Industrial Development (AID).

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Gadkari said Kale has involved the young generation in the Advantage Vidarbha initiative. “I believe that gradually, the generation should also change.” “Ashish’s father is my friend. Now we should gradually retire and the responsibility be given to the new generation, and when the vehicle starts running smoothly, then we should withdraw and do some other work,” Gadkari said.

Gadkari, who is AID’s chief mentor, said this is the third year of the Advantage Vidarbha expo, which will be held in Nagpur from February 6 to 8.

There are very good entrepreneurs in the Vidarbha region in various sectors, Gadkari said. The objective of the three-day event is to establish Vidarbha as a strong and emerging growth hub on India’s industrial map, he added.

Gadkari also emphasised the importance of the industrial sector, agriculture and allied sectors, and the service sector for the development of any region.

The Advantage Vidarbha expo will feature participation of industries from sectors such as textiles, plastics, minerals, coal, aviation, logistics, IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, defence, real estate, renewable energy and startups.