Key Highlights
- India will host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group from 3‑7 March 2025.
- Approximately 45 young delegates from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will convene under the theme “Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth”.
- Eight preparatory events have already been delivered across premier Indian institutions, with three more slated before the main meeting.
- The forum aims to institutionalise a permanent youth entrepreneurship platform, harmonise action plans and connect participants to global market opportunities.
Detailed Insights
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will spearhead the gathering, seeking to forge a durable collaborative framework for budding entrepreneurs across the five BRICS economies. By establishing the Youth Council’s Entrepreneurship Working Group as a standing body, the participants intend to synchronize national entrepreneurship strategies, devise joint initiatives, and experiment with innovative engagement models that can be replicated within the broader BRICS architecture.
In the lead‑up to the summit, the Department of Youth Affairs orchestrated eight regional seminars and workshops at institutions such as Miranda House (Delhi University), IIM Jammu, NFSU Gujarat, KIIT Odisha, IIT Guwahati and IISc Bangalore. These sessions featured panel discussions, pitch competitions and knowledge‑exchange forums designed to sensitize Indian youth to the BRICS agenda and to showcase indigenous start‑up ideas on an international stage.
Beyond the immediate deliberations, the meeting is positioned as a catalyst for long‑term cooperation. The BRICS bloc, representing 42 % of the world’s population, 27 % of global GDP and over 16 % of international trade, provides a strategic multilateral platform. The Youth Council, inaugurated at the 2023 South Africa Youth Summit, concentrates on education, innovation, health, volunteerism and, centrally, entrepreneurship.
Key Concepts
- BRICS Youth Council: A sub‑entity of the BRICS alliance dedicated to amplifying youth participation in six thematic pillars, including entrepreneurship.
- Entrepreneurship Working Group: A permanent committee within the Youth Council tasked with aligning youth‑led business initiatives across member states.
- Run‑up Events: Pre‑summit workshops and seminars conducted in academic hubs to build momentum, share best practices and prepare delegates for the main dialogue.
- Sustainable Growth: Economic development that meets present needs without compromising future generations, serving as the guiding motif of the 2025 meeting.