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February 24, 2026 4:49 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges Darjeeling youth to preserve heritage and embrace development

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday interacted with a youth delegation from Darjeeling at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, encouraging young people to preserve their cultural heritage while actively contributing to India’s development journey. Welcoming the delegation, the Vice-President said it was a pleasure to receive vibrant young minds from a region known for its natural beauty, rich cultural traditions and significant contributions to the nation. He described India’s demographic streng...

January 16, 2026 10:32 PM

Piyush Goyal highlights rising self-confidence among India’s youth at ‘Startup Pe Charcha’

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said one of the most striking changes in a resurgent India is the growing self-confidence among its youth, as young Indians increasingly embrace risk-taking, entrepreneurship and innovation. Addressing the “Startup Pe Charcha” interaction at Bharat Mandapam, Goyal said the willingness of the younger generation to experiment with ideas and pursue entrepreneurial paths reflects a fundamental shift in India’s mindset towards inn...

November 25, 2025 3:42 PM

Bihar cabinet approves six proposals focused on youth, startups and industrial growth

The Bihar Cabinet, in its first meeting since the formation of the new government, on Tuesday approved six proposals aimed at youth empowerment, startup promotion, industrial development and planned urban expansion. According to officials, the decisions are intended to lay a roadmap for positioning Bihar as an emerging technological and economic centre. The most prominent proposal cleared relates to policy formulation for promoting youth entrepreneurship and startups. A high-level committee wi...

July 2, 2025 1:44 PM

Youth turning entrepreneurs with government-backed training & startup support

In a fast evolving economic landscape, youth entrepreneurship is fast gaining momentum, driven by government-backed initiatives focused on skill development and startup support. With various schemes in place and partnerships between local administrations and organizations like SkillingYou, young Indians are being equipped with practical training, business mentorship, and financial guidance. These efforts aim to foster self-reliance, reduce unemployment and encourage innovation at the grassroots...

June 4, 2025 4:22 PM

Empowering India’s Youth: A Decade of Progress and Promise

Over the past eleven years, the Government of India has made significant strides in empowering the youth, recognizing them as the nation's most valuable asset. With over 65% of its population under the age of 35, India has focused on transforming its youth into a driving force for national growth through reforms in education, skilling, employment, entrepreneurship, and sports. Revolutionizing Education With the introduction of the National Education Policy 2020, the government aims to boost th...