Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) Conclave, emphasizing the need for dynamic leadership to advance India's progress. SOUL aims to train future leaders in governance, business, and policy-making. Modi highlighted the importance of equipping youth with skills and knowledge for nation-building, with the SOUL campus in Gujarat set to open in two years.
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