<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi today observed that the country's youth power is the prime driving force in its journey toward development. Addressing the youth conclave Yuvam 2023 in Kochi this evening, Mr. Modi said India's treasure trove of youth power has the capacity to bring about vast changes in the entire world. He observed that once considered to be a fragile economy, India is today the fastest growing economy in the world because of its youth power.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><b> </b></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;">The Prime Minister said, the Government has launched Operation Cauvery to bring back Indians trapped in Sudan and added that the Minister of State for External Affairs will be sent to that country soon.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Noting that infrastructure plays a vital role in development, he said this will help generate more employment, bring new industries and boost tourism.  He said, the Union Government has accorded great priority to the Fisheries sector and has provided 800 crore rupees to Kerala alone, which plays a vital part in the State's economy. </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Taking a dig at the LDF and UDF in the State, Mr Modi said, while the LDF keeps party interest above the State's interest, the UDF keeps aloft the interests of a family.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Earlier, Mr Modi participated in a roadshow and walked some distance on foot, while thousands cheered, waved hands and showered petals, enthusiastically welcoming him.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">The Prime Minister, who stays in Kochi tonight, will leave for the State capital Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow morning.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />''</p>