Young Indian entrepreneurs solving real problems rooted in communities: Jayant Chaudhary

IANS April 5, 2025 220 views

Young Indian entrepreneurs are revolutionizing problem-solving through innovative startup solutions that address real community challenges. At Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Minister Jayant Chaudhary highlighted the transformative potential of student-led innovations. The event showcased over 3,000 startups, emphasizing India's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Notably, Chitkara University's Stick Buddy, an assistive device for the visually impaired, won top honors, symbolizing the country's commitment to meaningful technological advancement.

"Skills and startups go hand in hand" - Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development
New Delhi, April 5: Young entrepreneurs in India are not merely chasing success but solving real problems rooted in communities, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said on Saturday.

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Young entrepreneurs creating solutions rooted in community needs

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Startup Mahakumbh hosts 3000+ innovative startups

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Chitkara University wins top prize with visually impaired assistive device

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India emerging as global startup ecosystem leader

In his address at the grand finale of the Futurepreneurs Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, being held in the national capital, Chaudhary stressed the need to nurture the skills of young entrepreneurs, to help "build not just a startup nation, but a nation of responsible creators and leaders".

"What stood out to me today wasn’t just the ideas -- it was the intent. Each young entrepreneur here isn’t chasing success for the sake of it; they’re solving real problems rooted in their communities," he said.

He added that "skills and startups go hand in hand. Our job now is to nurture this instinct, strengthen the ecosystem, and make sure every student, every dreamer, feels confident that their idea has a place in India’s future".

Startup Mahakumbh 2025, a gathering of over 3,000 startups, 1,000 investors, and 50+ global delegations, solidified India’s position among the world’s top-three startup ecosystems.

The Futurepreneurs Challenge showcased some of the country’s brightest student innovators who presented their pioneering solutions on a national platform.

The Challenge featured 10 standout student teams who presented their groundbreaking innovations in a rapid-fire format before Chaudhary and an esteemed audience of investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.

The MoS congratulated and felicitated the top 10 startups, recognising them as emerging changemakers in India's startup journey.

The top prize went to Chitkara University, Chandigarh, for Stick Buddy, a smart assistive device designed for the visually impaired, featuring obstacle detection, time-date updates, and emergency alerts.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is so inspiring! 👏 Love seeing young minds solving real problems instead of just chasing money. Stick Buddy sounds like an amazing innovation that can truly help people.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the enthusiasm, I wonder how many of these startups will actually survive beyond 2 years. The government needs to focus more on sustainable support systems rather than just events.
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Ananya P.
As someone from Chandigarh, I'm so proud of Chitkara University! Stick Buddy is exactly the kind of innovation we need more of - practical solutions that improve lives.
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Vikram J.
The energy at Startup Mahakumbh was electric! Attended last year and it completely changed my perspective on entrepreneurship. More power to these young innovators! 💪
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Neha M.
I wish there was more coverage of the other 9 startups too. Would love to know what other problems our young entrepreneurs are solving!

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