Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday inaugurated the India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Conference 2025 in Noida, where he called upon youth to take the lead in building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision under the ‘Panch Pran’ for Amrit Kaal.
Addressing a gathering of students and young leaders, Goyal said the next 25 years represent a defining era for India, and that the youth will be the primary drivers of the country’s transformation. He highlighted the five pledges outlined by the Prime Minister on Independence Day 2022 – developing India, shedding colonial mindsets, taking pride in heritage, fostering unity, and fulfilling collective responsibility – as guiding principles for the nation’s progress.
Goyal emphasized the importance of inclusive and sustainable growth, calling on the youth to approach nation-building as both a duty and a privilege. He also encouraged them to consider roles in public service and politics, echoing the Prime Minister’s appeal for one lakh youth to join public life and become agents of change.
“There is a need for capable and committed individuals to contribute to policymaking with compassion, dedication, and a spirit of service,” he said.
Paying tribute to teachers and mentors, Goyal said their guidance plays a crucial role in shaping both individuals and the future of the country. Concluding his address, he urged the youth to become “changemakers and nation-builders,” committed to leading India toward greater heights.