Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Emphasise Youth-Led Economic Growth at YEF Bharat Summit 2025
Madhya Pradesh Chapter of Young Entrepreneurs Forum (YEF) Bharat hosted YEF Bharat Summit 2025, a flagship gathering dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship guided by a strong “Nation First” philosophy was held on 20th December 2025. The day long event was inaugurated by Hon Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, and was graced by Hon Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia (Union Minister of Communications), along with Raj Shamani, a popular Indian podcaster, Spiritual Speaker Amogh Lila Das, Mr. Vikas Khemani, Founder & CIO, Carnelian Asset Management and other eminent leaders, eminent personalities, and changemakers. The event was held at Brilliant Convention Center, in Indore. Dr Mohan Yadav, Hon Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh shared, “I am happy to see Madhya Pradesh moving ahead at an impressive pace. Being centrally located, the state enjoys a strong advantage in cost-effective transportation and logistics. I strongly believe entrepreneurship can transform lives, and young entrepreneurs should make full use of government support and policies to create meaningful impact and prosperous futures. With the progress of the last two years, Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of India’s fastest-developing states. I congratulate the Young Entrepreneurs Forum (YEF) for its determination, innovation, and efforts in building a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs.” The YEF Bharat Summit 2025 saw the participation of over 1,000 young entrepreneurs from across the country. Rooted in the spirit of ‘Nation First’, YEF created a collaborative platform where entrepreneurs came together to exchange ideas, share resources, and unlock opportunities that drive both business growth and national progress. The key focus of this summit was on building a community of like-minded, values-driven entrepreneurs while promoting ethical, responsible, and nation-centric business practices which will help accelerate india’s economic growth.
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Hon Union Minister for Communication further added, “Young Entrepreneurs are the future of not only Indore or Madhya Pradesh or India, but they are future of the world. I congratulate the organizers of the YEF Bharat Summit for bringing young entrepreneurs together for the sole purpose of growth not just for themselves, their businesses but also for the country which is now the 4th largest economy globally. We have now grown from 350 start-up in 2014 to more than 2 lakh start-ups in 2025, moved from 3 unicorns to 122 unicorns making India the 3rd largest start-up ecosystem in the world today. Indian economy is a living proof of the economic growth to 2nd largest automobile manufacturer to the second largest telecom network in the world with 1.2 billion users to one of the biggest IT providers and more which is part of the Vishal Parivartan which this country has experienced. India becoming an economic powerhouse is not accidental; it’s a payoff of institutional change, policy changes, and the efforts of our government. Speaking on the occasion, Rajat Jain, Founder of Kimirica and Organizer, Young Entrepreneurs Forum shared, “First, I would like to announce the launch of YEF Bharat Indore chapter at today’s event. The YEF Bharat Summit 2025 is not just an event, but a call to action for young entrepreneurs across the country to come together with a ‘Nation First’ mindset. When entrepreneurship is driven by values, discipline, and a deep sense of national responsibility, it becomes a powerful catalyst for unity, job creation, and India’s overall progress. In the welcome address Mr. Ankit Agrawal, Director of MDPH and Organizer, Young Entrepreneurs Forum shared, “It is a pleasure to host the YEF Bharat Summit 2025 in Indore. It is not just a summit but an sincere attempt to help shape the entrepreneurial future of the country. Todays’ youth have technology, marketing, etc at their disposal but what they need most is the right guidance to help them grow, Money is secondary, what is needed is courage, idea, skill and effort to start their own business. India is ready for entrepreneurial change and we should be the right position to help with the change. Popular podcaster Raj Shamani hosted first of its kind reverse LIVE podcast at YEF Bharat Summit 2025 which was moderated by Mr. Mohit Jain, Co-Founder Kimirica. Deepak Visputeji, Amogh Lila Das, and Shri Chetanya Kashyap, Hon’ble Minister for MSME, also addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and the role of young businesses in nation-building. Founded by entrepreneurs from Madhya Pradesh, YEF Bharat is a collective platform of disciplined, organized, and responsible entrepreneurs inspired by the spirit of national service. More than a business forum, YEF Bharat represents a growing movement of young Indians who believe that entrepreneurship must contribute to national unity, community development, and the progress of the country. Through mentorship, dialogue, and shared learning, YEF Bharat seeks to inspire young entrepreneurs to view success not merely through profits, but through their contribution to society and the nation. The summit will also serve as a platform for guidance and inspiration for emerging entrepreneurs committed to building a self-reliant and inclusive India.
