Gujarat BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma, speaking at the ‘Young Entrepreneurs Dialogue’ in Ahmedabad, emphasized India’s shift towards exporting ideas rather than importing them. The event, hosted by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and i-hub, gathered young entrepreneurs from Gujarat to discuss innovation and startup development. Vishwakarma praised India’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing advancements in various sectors like rural, industrial, medical, digital, tourism, defence, and green industries.
Vishwakarma commended the government’s efforts in fostering an environment conducive to innovation and industrial growth, focusing on recognition, resolution, and recapitalization. He highlighted the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem, noting the presence of over 200,000 startups and more than 110 unicorns, attributing this success to supportive government policies benefiting youth, women, farmers, and entrepreneurs. The President also underlined India’s self-reliance in key sectors such as biotechnology, space technology, artificial intelligence, and green energy, positioning the country as a global innovation leader.
Moreover, Vishwakarma mentioned the rise in defence exports to Rs 37,000 crore and the development of medical infrastructure, establishing India as a medical tourism hub. The event included interactions with young entrepreneurs sharing their experiences with government schemes and support for scaling their ventures. Entrepreneurs from various cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot participated, representing sectors including deep technology, agriculture, healthcare, and cleantech. Notable attendees included MP Hemang Joshi, i-hub CEO Hiren Mahanta, and former All India CA Association President Aniket Talati.
Vishwakarma concluded by highlighting the pivotal role of youth in India’s growth trajectory, affirming the government’s commitment to fostering a supportive ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurship nationwide.
