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BRICS Youth Summit Highlights Gujarat’s Journey From Charkha To Space

The BRICS Youth Summit brought young people from 11 countries to Gandhinagar.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi welcomed them.

He said young people are important not only for the future but also for solving problems today.

He described how Gujarat moved from traditional spinning wheels to advanced technology and space work.

The state has created a Rs 1,000 crore fund to help young entrepreneurs develop new ideas.

Sanghavi also said development should protect the environment.

He reported that Gujarat’s renewable energy capacity has passed 33.39 gigawatts.

The delegates will visit the Statue of Unity and learn about India’s history and diversity.

A new youth volunteering portal was also launched at the event.

Key facts

Participating countries: Youth delegates from 11 countries are taking part.
BRICS demographic share: BRICS countries together account for 49.5% of the global population and around 40% of global GDP, according to Harsh Sanghavi.
Youth population: More than half of the combined BRICS population is below age 35, Sanghavi said.
Innovation fund: Gujarat’s STI Policy 2026-31 includes a Rs 1,000 crore fund for young entrepreneurs from India and abroad.
Renewable energy: Gujarat’s renewable energy capacity has crossed 33.39 GW, according to Sanghavi.
Scheduled visit: Delegates will visit the Statue of Unity at Kevadia.
New initiatives: The Friends of MY Bharat portal was launched and the Digital Compendium of Volunteering Practices was released.

thehansindia.com · 2 weeks ago