VAPI: The aspirations and policy suggestions shared by young Indians during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 have found resonance in the Union Budget 2026–27, a participant from Gujarat said on Friday, highlighting the government’s emphasis on youth-led development.
Shubhra Chaubey, a second-year BA Economics student at Rajju Shroff ROFEL University and resident of Vapi, represented the state as a PM presenter at the Dialogue under the theme “Youth in Democracy & Governance.”
She addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly, presenting her views on the role of youth in governance and national development.
“Interacting directly with the Prime Minister was an unimaginable and proud experience. When the Prime Minister of such a large country listens seriously to the ideas of youth, it gives us confidence and a sense of responsibility, ” Chaubey told IANS.
She added that the youth suggestions were reflected in the Budget, which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described as "youth-driven".