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NEW DELHI, FEB 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that great leaders will emerge from School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL), who will lead in various fields. He called establishment of SOUL an important step towards the journey of “Viksit Bharat.”
Pleasure to once again meet my friend PM Tshering Tobgay. Appreciate his address at the Leadership Conclave @LeadWithSOUL. We remain committed to deepening the unique and historical partnership between India and Bhutan.@tsheringtobgay pic.twitter.com/fOvskGvaOp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2025
In his address at the first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave in Delhi on Friday, PM Modi said, “The development of citizens is very important for nation building…The development of best leaders in various fields is very important and it is the demand of time. And that is why the establishment of the School of Ultimate Leadership is an important and big step towards the journey of ‘Viksit Bharat’.”
He said that the large campus of the SOUL will be ready soon near the GIFT city. He said that this institution will take leadership in architecture as well.
Leadership is about duty and service. @LeadWithSOUL will shape India’s next generation of leaders for a Viksit Bharat by blending aspects of ancient wisdom with modern governance. pic.twitter.com/66xhrdHy8Z
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2025
- The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) will shape leaders who excel nationally and globally: PM
- Today, India is emerging as a global powerhouse: PM
- In future leadership, SOUL’s objective should be to instill both the Steel and Spirit in every sector to build Viksit Bharat: PM
- India needs leaders who can develop new institutions of global excellence: PM
- The bond forged by a shared purpose is stronger than blood: PM
- Bhutan PM calls SOUL ‘brainchild’ of PM Modi and ‘testament to his unwavering commitment to nurturing authentic leaders’
“The large campus of the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) will be ready very soon near the Gift City. And today, while coming here, chairman showed me its entire model, plan. I really think that this institution will take leadership from the point of view of architecture as well. Today, as the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is taking a first big step in its journey, you must remember your direction and aim. Swami Vivekananda Ji had said give me a hundred energetic young men and women and I shall transform India. Swami Vivekananda ji wanted to remove India from slavery and transform India. And he believed that if he had 100 leaders, then he would not give India freedom but make India a number one country,” he said.
PM Narendra Modi said that today every Indian is working for the Viksit Bharat of the 21st century. He said that best leadership is needed in every sector and aspect of life.
He said, “Today every Indian is working day and night for Viksit Bharat of the 21st century. In such a situation, even in the country of 140 million, we need best leadership in every sector, in every vertical, in every aspect of life and not just political leadership. There is a huge scope in the School of Ultimate Leadership to establish the leadership of the 21st century. I am hopeful that great leaders will emerge from the School of Ultimate Leadership who will lead not only in nation, but across world in various fields Some young people after training from here, might achieve a new position in politics.”
Recalling the time when Gujarat and Maharashtra were separating, PM Modi said, “Any country when it progresses, natural resources have their role to play. But more than that, human resources play a big role. I remember when the movement for the separation of Maharashtra and Gujarat was going on, we were kids then. But at that time, this was also a discussion what will Gujarat do by separating? It (Gujarat) has no natural resources. There is no mine, no coal. There is nothing it will do. There is no water, there is desert and then there is Pakistan. What will it do? And people of Gujarat only have salt and what else? But look at the power of leadership, today the same Gujarat is everything.”
The two-day SOUL Leadership Conclave from February 21-22 will serve as a premier platform where leaders from diverse domains like politics, sports, arts and media, the spiritual world, public policy, business and the social sector will share their inspiring life journeys and discuss aspects relating to leadership.
The conclave will foster an ecosystem of collaboration and thought leadership, facilitating learning from both failures and successes, to inspire young audiences. School of Ultimate Leadership is an upcoming leadership institution in Gujarat to enable authentic leaders to advance public good.
Bhutan PM calls SOUL ‘brainchild’ of PM Modi and ‘testament to his unwavering commitment to nurturing authentic leaders’
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has called School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) a “brainchild” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a testament to PM Modi’s unwavering commitment to nurturing leaders and empowering them to serve India.
In his address at the SOUL Leadership Conclave in Delhi on Friday, Tobgay referred to PM Modi as his “mentor and elder brother” and said that he is inspired to work even harder as a public servant when he meets him.
Tshering Tobgay said, “Prime Minister, my elder brother, every time I have the opportunity of meeting you, I am overcome with joy. Your Excellency, Prime Minister, my mentor, every time I meet you, I am inspired to work even harder as a public servant. Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, friends, I bring to you warm greetings of His Majesty the King of Bhutan. Today is an important day in Bhutan as it is the birth anniversary of His Majesty the King. I am delighted that I am celebrating this auspicious occasion in India among friends led by the Honourable Prime Minister and including all the distinguished guests here.”
Chairman of the SOUL Board Sudhir Mehta and Vice Chairman Hasmukh Adhia were present among other dignitaries and delivered the keynote address at the event.
