With energy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, India’s journey to become a self-reliant and competitive nation depends greatly on the youth. Such was the essence of the address given by Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, at the Yuva Business Maha Sammelan 2025, organised by the Vishwa Umiya Foundation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 28th December 2025.
Addressing over 20,000 young people, Amit Shah firmly stated that with the knowledge, technology, mentorship, and networks, the youth of India can make the country truly Atmanirbhar. Alongside this event, the Vishwa Umiya Foundation also launched a new mobile application to connect young entrepreneurs with market and professional opportunities.
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Youth Entrepreneurship: The Backbone of Atmanirbhar Bharat-
While speaking on the stage of the Sammelan, Amit Shah reflected that today, information is the mightiest of weapons. Enthusiasm and capability are insufficient; one must also have the right guidance and structured platforms to turn ideas into successful enterprises.
Key messages from Amit Shah:
- Mentors convert possibility into performance
- Entrepreneurship is central to a self-reliant India
He urged young entrepreneurs to look beyond traditional constraints, yearn to meet and match global standards, and use modern tools for competition, not just in India, but in the entire global marketplace.
Launch of Vishwa Umiya Foundation Mobile App-
Some of the key events and overwhelming outcomes for the event would be the launching of the mobile application for the Vishwa Umiya Foundation. This is an application designed as a professional ecosystem for youth, adolescent youths, and youngsters from the Patidar community.
Features of the new mobile app:
- Direct interaction with experienced mentors and industry experts
- Connect to potential clients and generate business opportunities
- Career guidance and support for jobs
- Access to market linkages for business expansion
- In terms of the protection, promotion, and growth of business
Amit Shah stressed that this application will go a long way in bridging the gap between talent and opportunity since it has a modern and professional approach to the real-time requirements of young entrepreneurs.
Maa Umiya Temple: A Convergence of Culture and Economy-
The largely accepted date for the construction of the temples is October 2023, and the name of the deputy minister is Amit Shah. He stated that the temple complex would provide a unique space for Sanatan Dharma within:
- Society
- Education
- Economy
- Culture
Such institutions help strengthen cultural roots along with modern development, he noted. And the Yuva Business Maha Sammelan, in this wider cultural vision, has given youth exposure to technology, innovation, and networking on one platform.
Journey and Contributions of Vishwa Umiya Foundation-
Established on 16 December 2016, the Vishwa Umiya Foundation has always made efforts for social unity and youth empowerment.
Key Contributions of the Foundation:
- Encouraging worship of Maa Umiya throughout Gujarat and even beyond
- Unification of the Patidar community and the larger society
- Awarding scholarships to innumerable students
- Fostering higher education and skill development
- Conducting tree plantation drives for environmental balance
- Strengthening cultural cohesion under Sanatan Dharma
Amit Shah hailed the Foundation for fusing heritage with modernity and thereby creating a strong pillar for social development.
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India’s Economic Growth Under Narendra Modi-
Amit Shah, by highlighting India’s successful economic journey, appreciated Modi’s leadership for developing an environment conducive to youth to start enterprises.
India’s economic milestones (2014–2025):
- India moved from the 11th to the 4th-largest economy in the world.
- Expected to become the 3rd largest economy by 2027
- Significant exponential growth of the Indian start-up environment
Startup ecosystem growth:
Number of startups(2014): 500, and number of unicorns: 4 in 2014
Number of startups(2025): 206,000, and number of unicorns: 120 by 2025
Employment generation:
- 18 lakh permanent jobs
- Probably millions of temporary employees
- This graded growth is indicative of a solid foundation for innovation-led development.
Government Initiatives Empowering Youth-
Amit Shah has given an example of a spectrum of schemes under Prime Minister Modi to motivate entrepreneurship and self-employment.
Key initiatives include:
- Startup India
- Stand Up India
- MUDRA Yojana
- Vocal for Local
- Local for Global
These programs aim to:
- The following may further stimulate the grassroots of India through entrepreneurship:
- Facilitate the growth of micro and small enterprises.
- Encourage the domestic and export markets for Indian products.
Atmanirbhar Bharat and Swadeshi: Vision for 2047-
The two non-negotiable priorities Amit Shah mentioned, looking ahead at the centenary of India’s independence in 2047, are:
- Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India)
- Swadeshi put strong emphasis.
He stated that if:
- Indian products dominate domestic consumption, and
- Indian businesses expand globally,
Then no force can stop India from becoming number one in the world.
Role of Youth in Nation Building-
In the opinion of Amit Shah, the youth have the following responsibilities:
- Select business and innovation as their pathway for careers.
- Develop truly Indian enterprises.
- Confidently compete on global platforms.
- Act as ambassadors of Make in India.
The Yuva Business Maha Sammelan-2025 was described as a platform to launch ideas, partnerships, and future leaders.
Conclusion-
The message that Yuva Business Maha Sammelan-2025 sends out is quite unambiguous and loud: Youth are architects of the future for India. With the support of visionary leadership and cultural grounding, the government will give modern platforms, including mentoring networks, to the new entrepreneurial force that will change India’s standing as a self-sufficient, innovative, and globally revered country.
As Amit Shah said, when enthusiasm meets guidance and opportunity, success becomes inevitable; hence, India’s rise has no limits.