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The Youth Economic Forum (YEF) is a transformative platform dedicated to empowering India’s youth to become self-reliant leaders and global change-makers. Founded by international leader and philanthropist Chetan Pania, YEF is inspired by the legacy of his grandfather, freedom fighter Late Dr. Gopikishan Acharya, whose lifelong service to nation-building continues to guide its vision. With the purpose “Until Every Youth Becomes Self-Reliant to Serve Humanity,” YEF provides skills, resources, and global exposure through a free, inclusive digital ecosystem—enabling young Indians to drive innovation, strengthen national growth, and contribute to a prosperous Viksit Bharat and a better world.

Late Dr. Gopikishan Acharya

(Freedom Fighter and First Deputy Mayor of Muncipal Board of Bikaner)

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Until Every Youth Becomes Self-Reliant to Serve Humanity

YEF Vision

A world where every youth is self-reliant and empowered to serve humanity.

YEF Mission

To Equip young people with skills, knowledge and opportunities that foster self reliance, ignite innovation and enable meaningful contribution to society and nation.

Objectives and Goals

YEF drives youth empowerment through focused initiatives designed to inspire innovation, build leaders, and create real-world change.

Skill Development

Provide training programs to equip youth with financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and professional competencies. Promote vocational, technical, and digital skills aligned with current and future job markets.

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Entrepreneurship Support

Foster first-generation entrepreneurship through mentorship, guidance on business planning, and access to startup resources. Facilitate awareness and access to government subsidies, funding, and financial incentives.

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Mentorship and Guidance

Connect youth with experienced mentors from diverse sectors to guide career, business, and personal development. Encourage peer-to-peer learning and knowledge-sharing networks.

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Economic Empowerment and Inclusion

Enable youth from marginalized communities to gain access to economic opportunities. Promote programs that support self-reliance through employment, micro-enterprises, and social ventures.

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Social Responsibility and Community Engagement

Instill values of civic responsibility, ethical leadership, and societal contribution in youth programs. Encourage youth-led initiatives that address social, environmental, and community challenges.

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Innovation and Knowledge Sharing

Promote innovative thinking and problem-solving among youth to address local and global challenges. Build platforms for youth to showcase ideas, products, and solutions that have societal impact.

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Advocacy and Policy Support

Advocate for youth-friendly economic reforms, policies, and programs that enhance self-reliance. Partner with government, private sector, and civil society to expand opportunities for youth empowerment

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YEF Key Programs

10 Dec

Financial Inclusion & Literacy

Youth Economic Forum delivers financial literacy through camps and webinars, empowering youth with informed money decisions.
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13 Dec

Central Policy Advocacy

Youth Economic Forum’s Central Policy Roundtable educates entrepreneurs on government policies, subsidies, and support for venture growth.
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20 Dec

GST Awareness

Youth Economic Forum’s GST Awareness Program educates youth on compliance, registration, and benefits of formal business taxation.
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10 Dec

Startup Launch

Youth Economic Forum’s Start Launch Program empowers young entrepreneurs with mentorship, tools, and training to launch sustainable ventures.
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13 Dec

Student Entrepreneurial

Youth Economic Forum’s Student Entrepreneurial Program guides students with hands-on training, mentorship, and step-by-step entrepreneurial learning.
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20 Dec

Women Entrepreneurship Drive

Youth Economic Forum’s Women Entrepreneurship Drive empowers women with training, mentorship, guidance to launch ventures.
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10 Dec

Youth Startup Summit

Youth Economic Forum’s Youth Startup Summits connect young entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and opportunities for growth.
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13 Dec

Inter-State Youth Meetup

Youth Economic Forum’s Inter-State Youth Meetup connects young leaders, fostering collaboration, cultural exchange, and future-ready networks.
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20 Dec

International Youth Meetup

Youth Economic Forum’s International Youth Meetup connects global youth leaders, fostering collaboration, innovation, and cross-cultural understanding.
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10 Dec

Government Collaborations

We collaborate with government bodies to align policies into impactful, transparent programs driving inclusive, sustainable development.
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13 Dec

Private Sector Collaborations

We partner with private organizations to drive innovation, scalability, and market-driven solutions with measurable impact.
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20 Dec

Bootcamps

Intensive, short-term programs that help you refine your business idea, strategy, and pitch to investors.
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From COVID Shutdown to ₹15+ Crore Success: How YEF Helped Navratan Sancheti Build a Global Beauty Manufacturing Brand

When Delhi-based 45-year-old Mr. Navratan Sancheti started his cosmetic manufacturing unit, the COVID-19 pandemic struck soon after. Operations collapsed, cash flow stopped, and he was forced to shut down the factory. With limited guidance, he struggled to understand how to revive the business or manage working capital during the crisis.

At this critical moment, Youth Economic Forum (YEF) provided timely mentorship. YEF supported him in restructuring the business, securing unsecured bank funding, managing working capital, completing regulatory compliances, and obtaining the Trademark.

Today, Pinaki Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd. has crossed ₹15 crore+ aggregate turnover in three years, acquired its rented factory, undertakes white labelling for renowned brands, and exports globally—turning a pandemic shutdown into a remarkable comeback story.

From Pandemic Setback to Business Revival: The Story of Rishab Jalan

At just 25 years old, Delhi-based entrepreneur Rishab Jalan entered the competitive world of electronics and white goods manufacturing and trading. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains, stalled demand, and pushed his young business into crisis. With limited capital and no clear path to approach banks, revival seemed uncertain.

At this critical juncture, Youth Economic Forum (YEF) stepped in with focused mentorship and handholding. YEF helped restructure his business, strengthen financials, and make him bankable, enabling him to raise unsecured funding to revive operations and manage working capital post-COVID.

Today, Rishab Jalan is an Authorised Super Stockist and Wholesaler of reputed Indian and global electronics brands, standing as a powerful example of how the right guidance can turn a setback into sustainable success.

From Two-Month Runway to Scalable Growth: The Clensta Story

When Mr. Puneet Gupta, Founder of Clensta, was building his innovative waterless bath solutions, the journey hit a critical roadblock. After closing the first equity round, Clensta struggled to raise follow-on equity. With just two months of working capital left and the company still loss-making, survival itself was at stake.

At this decisive moment, Youth Economic Forum (YEF) stepped in. YEF guided Mr. Gupta to secure unsecured debt funding, even when traditional lenders were hesitant. This timely support helped Clensta manage cash flow, fulfill fresh sales orders, and stabilize operations.

Beyond funding, YEF amplified Clensta’s impact by enabling media visibility for its innovative waterless bath products and supporting the development of new, scalable franchise models. What could have been an end became a turning point—helping Clensta move from crisis to growth with renewed momentum.

When Orders Came but Capital Didn’t: The Corrit Electric Comeback Story

For Mayur and Nishan, founders of Noida-based startup Corrit Electric, success arrived in an unexpected way—new sales orders were coming in, but capital wasn’t. After the initial phase, raising the next round of equity funding became increasingly difficult. With limited cash reserves, they faced a painful reality: despite demand for their electric solutions, they were unable to execute orders.

Those weeks were filled with anxiety and tough conversations—whether to slow down, delay commitments, or risk losing hard-earned customer trust.

That’s when Youth Economic Forum (YEF) stepped in at the most critical moment. YEF provided close mentorship, helped restructure their financial approach, and supported them in raising timely debt funding. This support restored working capital, allowed Corrit Electric to honor new orders, and keep the momentum alive.

What could have been a stalled startup became a story of resilience—proving that with the right support, even the toughest funding gaps can turn into growth opportunities.

Building a Dream in Plastic & Purpose: Jigyasa Arora’s Manufacturing Journey with YEF

At just 26 years old, Delhi-based Ms. Jigyasa Arora stepped into the challenging world of cosmetics container manufacturing with ambition but many unanswered questions. From choosing the right business structure to arranging finance and compliances, the path seemed overwhelming.

At this crucial stage, Youth Economic Forum (YEF) became her trusted partner. YEF guided her in selecting the right corporate structure to unlock tax efficiency and helped her avail the concessional new tax regime for manufacturing units under Section 115BAB of the Income Tax Act. Along with this, YEF supported her in securing term loans for machinery, working capital financing, Trademark registration, and all necessary regulatory licenses—under one roof.

With the right structure and support, her manufacturing plant became a reality, turning a young entrepreneur’s vision into a compliant, scalable business.

Four Years of Silence, One Right Step: How Rakesh Arora Recovered His Long-Pending Dues with YEF

For Delhi-based entrepreneur Rakesh Arora, the biggest challenge was not getting orders—it was getting paid. Nearly ₹10 lakh of hard-earned money was stuck with a debtor for more than four years. Endless follow-ups, broken promises, and mounting stress had pushed him to the edge, affecting both his business cash flow and peace of mind.

Unaware of the legal remedies available, Rakesh felt helpless—until Youth Economic Forum (YEF) stepped in. YEF guided him to take the right legal route under the MSME Act, 2006, helping him file a case for conciliation, mediation, and arbitration before the District MSME Council, and later at the Delhi Arbitration Centre.

With structured guidance and persistence, justice finally followed. Rakesh successfully recovered nearly ₹10 lakh, bringing closure to a four-year struggle and restoring confidence—proving that the right knowledge and support can turn long-standing losses into rightful recovery.

From Books in Disorder to Bankable Growth: Rishab Jain’s Boutique Success Story

For Delhi-based boutique founder Mr. Rishab Jain, growth was within reach—but finance was not. Despite a promising business, banks repeatedly declined funding due to the absence of a proper accounting system. Financial statements felt confusing, and the path to becoming bankable seemed unclear.

That changed when Youth Economic Forum (YEF) stepped in through its focused training and mentorship program. YEF helped Rishab understand accounting, cash flows, compliance, and how banks evaluate businesses for financing. With this clarity, he restructured his financial records and presented his business confidently to lenders.

The result was transformational. Rishab successfully secured bank funding to scale his boutique, turning financial discipline into growth momentum—proving that knowledge can be the strongest form of capital.