OUR JOURNEY
The NationBuilding Conclave brings together students, policymakers, and domain experts for conversations around India’s emerging priorities. It serves as a platform where young participants engage directly with ideas shaping the country’s future through panel discussions and live exchanges with leaders across governance, economy, technology and public systems.
OUR CONVERSATIONS
Four conversations. Nine voices. One question — what does India's next chapter demand of its young?
The session aimed to inspire students to pursue ambitious, future-ready careers while staying rooted in purpose and national progress. Panelists shared insights from their own journeys to illustrate how the New Indian Dream combines career growth with a commitment to country’s development.
OUR CONVERSATIONS
Four conversations. Nine voices. One question — what does India's next chapter demand of its young?
The session aimed to inspire students to pursue ambitious, future-ready careers while staying rooted in purpose and national progress. Panelists shared insights from their own journeys to illustrate how the New Indian Dream combines career growth with a commitment to country’s development.
The discussion was centered around analyzing India’s economic trajectory and assessing whether demographics, technology, reforms, and global realignment position India for a breakout decade, with a lens on how the budget could influence growth priorities.
The discussion showcased how young innovators can strengthen India’s digital public infrastructure by leveraging open technology, AI, and civic-tech solutions to drive inclusive, sustainable, and globally benchmarked technological progress.
The discussion examined how youth can lead the shift toward preventive, technology-enabled, and holistic healthcare for a healthier India.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Deputy Secretary, Department of School
Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education
Former Diplomat - Yangon, Myanmar, Embassy of India
Former Additional Director General, Indian Army
Managing Director, India, BowerGroupAsia Former Chief of Staff to Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India
Managing Director and CEO, National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL)
Independent Director, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India; Retired Chief General Manager, SBI
Chairperson, IIM Bangalore Centre for Digital Public Goods
Visiting Professor, LBSNAA Assistant Professor, Delhi University
Consultant, Clinical Operations, Apollo Medicals Pvt. Ltd; Former Vice President, Tata 1mg
Joint CEO, School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL)
THE REAL EXPERIENCE
𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲
NationBuilding
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗲 𝗠𝗲́𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻,𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶.
A room full of students. A stage full of people who have shaped policy, institutions, and
systems. And
conversations that actually went beyond headlines. What stood out to me wasn’t just the
panels, it was the
framing. Listening to leaders like Maj Gen Ashok Narula, AVSM (Retd), Anuj Gupta, Srinivasan
R, Sunil Pant
and others reinforced something important: India’s next phase won’t just be built by
policymakers or CEOs.
It will be shaped by informed, intentional young people who understand systems and systemic
change. What I
appreciated most was that students weren’t treated as passive attendees. The expectation was
clear:
Observe. Question. Engage. Contribute.
Grateful to have been in a room where careers were discussed alongside civic responsibility.
India’s
growth story is exciting. But understanding how it’s being built is even more important.
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B.Com Honors Student at Hansraj College
Attended the NationBuilding Conclave today and sat in on a compelling panel discussion: “The Big Shift: Is India Entering Its Golden Economic Era?”The conversation, featuring Anuj Gupta, Debajyoti Ray Chaudhuri, and Sunil Pant, moved beyond macro headlines and into something more concrete: where will real job creation come from in the next decade? One question stood out: Which sectors are most likely to generate large-scale employment over the next 10 years? India’s next economic chapter may not be built on one breakthrough industry. It may come from intersections — agriculture + tech, EV + manufacturing, AI + productivity in traditional sectors. The discussion felt less like optimism and more like structural transition.
Economics Student DTU
Grateful to have completed an
enriching
journey as a Campus Engagement Coordinator at Shaheed Sukhdev College Of Business Studies
for the
NationBuilding Conclave 2026.
Over the past month, I had the opportunity to work closely
with the
organizing team on campus outreach and student engagement, contributing to onboarding and
participation
for the conclave. Being part of the execution process gave me valuable hands-on experience
in engagement,
promotions, and event coordination. The conclave brought together leaders from public
policy, economics,
technology, healthcare, and industry for meaningful conversations around India’s growth,
innovation, and
nation-building. t was truly a rewarding experience, collaborating with an incredible team,
networking
with inspiring individuals, and witnessing impactful conversations unfold firsthand. Working
alongside
passionate people made the entire journey both professionally enriching and personally
memorable.
BMS student at SSCBS
