BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Group Meeting concludes in Indore

The BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting concluded successfully in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after two days of discussions, collaborative engagements, and knowledge-sharing sessions focused on strengthening entrepreneurship cooperation among BRICS nations.

Organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, the meeting was attended by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (virtually); Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports; Shri Vishvas Kailash Sarang, Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare of Madhya Pradesh; Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; Dr. Sarah Jayal Sawkmie, Director, Department of Youth Affairs; Shri Rajesh Kumar Kanaujia, Deputy Secretary,Department of Youth Affairs, along with senior officials and delegates from BRICS countries.

Addressing the valedictory session, Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, emphasised the importance of collective action in strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems across BRICS countries. He stated, “Entrepreneurship is not a privilege of the few, it is a right that every young person, regardless of geography, gender, or background, must have access to.”

Delivering the Vote of Thanks, Dr. Sarah Jayal Sawkmie, Director, Department of Youth Affairs, appreciated the contribution of delegates, panelists, moderators, and organising teams for the successful conduct of the meeting. She said, “You did not come here to simply represent your countries. You came here to build something together and that has made all the difference.”

Dr. Sawkmie also acknowledged the support extended by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and highlighted that the deliberations and partnerships developed during the meeting would contribute meaningfully towards advancing the BRICS youth entrepreneurship agenda.(UPDATED ON 21ST MAY 2026)