Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, successfully hosted the ‘Youth for India @ 2047’ International Youth Conference, an inspiring platform that brought together industry leaders, young achievers, and researchers to shape India’s vision for 2047.
The conference was graced by Devina Mehra, Chairperson, Managing Director and Founder of First Global, and recipient of Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2022, as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, Devina inspired the students and professionals, emphasizing that learning is the driving force behind Viksit Bharat. The conference also saw a keynote address by Suraja Kishore, CEO of BBDO India & TeamX for Mercedes-Benz, India, followed by engaging discussions with Kumara Raghavan, Head, Startups, AWS India and Monica Dubey, Head – Brand Management, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur motivated the attendees and said that Viksit Bharat is built on the pillars of knowledge, innovation and the courage to unlearn and evolve. In the conference, 40 research papers were presented during the technical sessions, reflecting key perspectives on India’s economic, technological, and social advancements. A book titled ‘Viksit Bharat: Idea of India as a Developed Country’, published by Bloomsbury was also released.
A thought-provoking session on “From Forbes and Fortune: Stories Penned by Powerhouses,” featured Viraj Mithani, a Forbes India 30 Under 30 artist and founder of Carpe Arte, who shared insights on creativity and innovation. Attendees also participated in an insightful session on the theme ‘Creating a Life You Love,’ with Ashdin Doctor, Author of ‘One Habit a Day: 31 Habits to Transform Your Life’ and ‘Change Your Life: Small Actions, Big Results’. The Youth Achiever Session featured performances by renowned stand-up comedians Ravi Gupta and Vivek Samtani, who brought humour and inspiration to the gathering.
The conference concluded with Bollywood actor Vikram Kochhar leading an engaging discussion on “Breaking Barriers: Creativity, Confidence, and Career Growth,” inspiring students to embrace challenges fearlessly. The conference highlighted India’s roadmap to becoming a global powerhouse by 2047, emphasizing research, leadership, and youth-driven innovation. Dr. Daneshwar Sharma, Convener presented the vote of thanks. Dr. Ramzan Sama and Dr. Akash Dubey also co-convened this conference. The conference was attended and widely appreciated by individuals from leading corporations and academia, including students and professionals.