Yuva Samvad-Udyami Yuva, Viksit Rashtra

Event Date: 12th September 2026, 09:30 AM–11:00 AM, Physical Mode, AI Block Lower Ground Saraswati Auditorium

Event brief description –

Yuva Samvad – Udyami Yuva, Viksit Rashtra was organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS), Galgotias University, with a focus on youth entrepreneurship and the role of young people in contributing to a developed India. The session brought together distinguished professionals and young participants for an interaction on entrepreneurship, policy, innovation, and youth-led national development. The programme featured Dr. Darpajit Sengupta, Macroeconomist, NITI Aayog, Government of India and Jadavpur University Alumnus, and Dr. Shivesh Pratap, National Convenor, Vision Viksit Bharat Policy and Research Centre, Senior Fellow, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, New Delhi, and IIM Calcutta Alumnus.

Event Detailed Description-

The National Service Scheme (NSS), Galgotias University, organized the Yuva Samvad programme on 12th September 2026 from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Saraswati Auditorium, AI Block, Galgotias University. The programme was centered on the theme “Udyami Yuva, Viksit Rashtra”, highlighting the importance of an entrepreneurial and forward-looking youth in the development of the nation. The event was supported in association with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Vision Viksit Bharat, and the NSS ecosystem represented on the event poster.

The session featured Dr. Darpajit Sengupta, Macroeconomist at NITI Aayog, Government of India, and Jadavpur University Alumnus, as one of the distinguished speakers. His professional background in macroeconomics and public policy provided an important perspective on the broader economic and developmental context in which young entrepreneurs and innovators operate.

The programme also featured Dr. Shivesh Pratap, National Convenor, Vision Viksit Bharat Policy and Research Centre, Senior Fellow at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, New Delhi, and IIM Calcutta Alumnus. His participation connected the discussion with the broader vision of a developed India and the role of youth in shaping future economic and social progress.

The event provided a platform for students and young participants to engage with experienced speakers and reflect on entrepreneurship, innovation, policy, and nation-building. The theme encouraged youth to view entrepreneurship as a pathway for creating opportunities and contributing to the development of a progressive and self-reliant nation. The event poster also links the programme with Sustainable Development Goals 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), reflecting its emphasis on innovation and collaborative development.

Department Name – Department of electrical electronics and communication engineering 

Event Outcome:

The Yuva Samvad programme provided participants with an opportunity to understand the role of youth in entrepreneurship, innovation, economic development, and nation-building. Interaction with distinguished speakers from the fields of public policy, economics, and national development helped connect the theme “Udyami Yuva, Viksit Rashtra” with the wider objective of building a developed India. The programme also highlighted the relevance of innovation and partnerships, corresponding to SDG 9 and SDG 17. Overall, the session encouraged young participants to think about entrepreneurial opportunities, collaborative development, and their potential contribution to the nation's future.

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