The Rising Bharat Summit 2025 was a News18 event held in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi . Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the summit, focusing on the aspirations of India’s youth and the country’s progress towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 .
Key highlights of the summit:
- Focus on Youth: The summit emphasized the dreams, determination, and passion of the youth in making India a developed nation . Discussions revolved around energizing and guiding the Amrit Kaal generation .
- Economic Growth: PM Modi highlighted India’s rise from the 11th to the 5th largest economy in a few years and expressed confidence that India would soon become the world’s third-largest economy .
- Key Initiatives: PM Modi mentioned initiatives like zero tax on income up to ₹12 lakh, new medical and IIT seats, Atal Tinkering Labs, and Centers of Excellence for AI and skill development .
- WAVES Platform: The summit included the announcement of WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit), a global platform to encourage and celebrate art and culture, with a major event planned for May 2025 in Mumbai .
- Samadhan Document: The ‘Samadhan’ document, a compendium of solutions developed by youths and colleges across India on challenges like air pollution and waste management, was unveiled .
