Governor unveils 100-day youth development roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat-2047’ at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University

SHIMLA 12 October, 2026

· Says roadmap reflects PM Narendra Modi’s vision for ‘Viksit Bharat-2047’

· Potential of youth must be harnessed by connecting academic learning with practical skills and emerging economic opportunities: Governor

Governor and Chancellor of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Kavinder Gupta released the university’s 100-Day Roadmap for Youth Development, aimed at promoting skill development, entrepreneurship, employment generation and sustainable rural livelihoods in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat-2047.

Prepared in accordance with the directions of the Chancellor’s Inter-university Viksit Bharat Task Force, the roadmap seeks to strengthen innovation, promote best practices and enhance coordination among universities to improve the quality and relevance of higher education and contribute to the development of Himachal Pradesh.

It is pertinent to mention that the Governor had recently constituted the Chancellor’s Inter-university Viksit Bharat Task Force to bring universities across the state onto a common platform. During an interaction with Vice Chancellors, he had directed all universities to prepare 100-day roadmaps focusing on youth empowerment, innovation and adoption of best practices, and sharing of successful initiatives.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that the roadmap reflected the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Viksit Bharat-2047, with youth empowerment, skill development and entrepreneurship serving as key drivers of national progress. He emphasized that the potential of Himachal Pradesh’s youth must be harnessed by connecting academic learning with practical skills and emerging economic opportunities.

The Governor said that the state’s strengths in horticulture, forestry and allied sectors offered immense opportunities for young people to become entrepreneurs, generate employment and strengthen the rural economy. He expressed confidence that the initiative would encourage innovation, promote self-reliance and enable youth to transform their knowledge into productive ventures.

Stressing that there is a dire need to transform the mindset of the youth from job seekers into job creators, he stated that the 100-day roadmap serves as an effective blueprint to bridge the gap between academic education and real-world market demands. By equipping students with practical skills, fostering innovation and opening avenues for self-reliance in key sectors like horticulture and forestry, the roadmap will enable the state’s youth to become active leaders in economic growth and key contributors to a developed India.