Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Centre is working towards making the country’s higher education system more advanced and research-oriented.

The PM made the remarks while inaugurating the new Nalanda University campus. He also called upon students to always remain curious and courageous.

“Nalanda is a symbol of India’s academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange. It is not just a renaissance of India’s past, but the heritage of many countries are linked to this place,” Modi  said.

“Our government is working towards making the country’s higher education system more advanced and research-oriented. I am confident that our youth will provide leadership to the entire world in the future,” the PM further said.

Modi said he wants India to become a global hub for knowledge and education. “On an average, one university has come up in the country every week in the last 10 years,” he added.

The educational institute was established through the Nalanda University Act in 2010 and it started functioning in 2014.

The ancient Nalanda University attracted students from all over the world. It flourished for hundreds of years before being destroyed by Islamic invaders in the 12th century.