Asserting that the that the capability of youth will become the capability of the country, their success will take the country to new heights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said PM Modi said that the youth hold the reins to the goal of Viksit Bharat.
PM Modi said he always trusted the younger generation as Prime Minister and as Gujarat Chief Minister earlier. Noting that innovative ideas, energy and purpose, Yuva Shakti is at the forefront of nation-building, PM remarked “young talent gives me energy”.
Addressing the concluding session of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, PM Modi talked of his government's endeavour to boost startups. PM Modi also recalled the contributions of Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary and said Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue has grown into a significant platform.
"Every year on January 12, we celebrate National Youth Day in honour of Swami Vivekananda, whose life and teachings continue to inspire us. Drawing inspiration from him, the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue was established. In a short span of time, it has grown into a significant platform where young people actively engage in shaping the nation's direction," he said. He noted that it has provided direct participation of youth in the country’s development. PM Modi said that the Dialogue has become a think tank of its own, showcasing that India’s Gen Z is brimming with creativity.
"The journey to 2047, when we complete 100 years of independence, is important for India. This is the time which will be the most important in your lives as well. This is a golden opportunity for you. Your capability will become the capability of India. Your success will take India's success to new heights," he said.
Before assuming office as Prime Minister in May 2014, Narendra Modi served as Gujarat Chief Minister from October 2001.PM Modi said his government had opened several areas to the private sector and the results are encouraging. "Startup culture emerged globally about 50-60 years ago and, over time, evolved into an era dominated by large corporations. Throughout this period, however, the concept of startups received little attention in India.
Until 2014, there were fewer than 500 startups in the country. In the absence of a startup culture, government intervention was pervasive, leaving the youth with limited opportunities to showcase their potential," he said. "Recognizing the talent of our young people, we adopted a new approach. With a focus on empowering youth, the government introduced new schemes that accelerated the startup revolution in India," he added.
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