Education is the Most Valuable Investment in Life, Says PM Modi

During the opening session of the Madhya Pradesh Global Investment Summit (GIS) in Bhopal on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that "education is the biggest investment in life."

The Prime Minister explained that he arrived 15 minutes later than planned due to a scheduling conflict with the Madhya Pradesh board exams for classes 10 and 12, which were taking place on the same day.

“I was informed that class 10th and 12th students had exams, and the timings were coinciding with my departure for the summit venue. I didn’t want the students to be caught in traffic, so I decided to adjust my timing. Education must never be disrupted as it is the most important investment we make in life,” PM Modi remarked.

His thoughtful gesture of altering his schedule and apologizing for his delayed arrival resonated with the audience, as well as millions of people watching the live broadcast.

The Prime Minister had originally planned to leave Raj Bhavan at 9:45 am and proceed to the GIS venue at the Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya. However, he departed at 10:00 am, according to an official.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised PM Modi for his concern for students, calling him someone who is always attentive to their future and regularly motivates them through various initiatives.

The Prime Minister also launched a new investment policy by the state government, designed to attract investors through incentives and an "ease of doing business" approach.

He introduced more than 18 new state policies, covering sectors such as industry, food, exports, MSMEs, start-ups, semiconductor technology, drones, tourism, and film production.

In his speech, PM Modi highlighted that Madhya Pradesh has transformed into a forward-thinking state, offering improved investment prospects across diverse sectors. He encouraged business leaders to invest in the state, assuring them of lucrative returns.