KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said national confidence is built upon the confidence shown by the individuals. Confidence at individual level can be elevated and reinforced to the national level, he added.

PM Oli made such remark during a programme organized by the Onlinekhabar.com to confer awards on 40 persons under 40-year in the federal capital on Monday. PM Oli, however, said besides confidence, talent and diligence are equally significant. Such characteristics feature quality life and forwards development endeavours, he reminded.

“The youths need to identify and explore their interest and potential. Perseverance is essential to achieve success,” he said, adding that any innovation happened in the world happened in one’s youth. Excellence is institutionalized later.

Moreover, the PM said time has come for Nepal to forward efforts for prosperity. There are no reasons at all for Nepal, rich in nature and knowledge, to remain backward. So building self-confidence helps us advance, he asserted.

The Head of the Government congratulated 40 persons under 40-year who have excelled in various sectors.

Oli urged the youths not to brew arrogance but cooperation.