About Us
Chetan Pania
Founder, Youth Economic Forum (YEF)
“When young minds are guided, supported, and empowered, they do not just build businesses they build nations.”
About Us
The Youth Economic Forum (YEF) is a national platform dedicated to empowering India’s youth as entrepreneurs, innovators, and future leaders. Founded by international leader and philanthropist Chetan Pania, YEF is inspired by the legacy of freedom fighter Dr. Gopikishan Acharya, whose lifelong public service and nation-building efforts continue to guide the organization’s vision and values.
Driven by the purpose “Until Every Youth Becomes Self-Reliant to Serve Humanity,” YEF equips young Indians with skills, mentorship, resources, and global exposure through its inclusive single-window digital ecosystem. By offering free awareness, consultancy, and handholding support, YEF is nurturing a confident, self-reliant generation ready to contribute to a prosperous Viksit Bharat and a better world.
Our MTP
Creating a self-reliant youth ecosystem where every young individual serves humanity with purpose and impact.
Our Vision
A world where every youth is self-reliant and empowered to serve humanity.
Our Mission
To Equip young people with skills, knowledge and opportunities that foster self reliance, ignite innovation and enable meaningful contribution to society and nation.
Our Teams
Meet the members behind YEF’s day-to dperations and strategic decisions.
Meet the core members driving YEF’s day-to-day operations and strategic decisions.
Meet the core members driving YEF’s day-to-day operations and strategic decisions.
Meet the experienced advisors supporting YEF with their industry knowledge and expertise.
Milestone & Achievements
SDG 8 · Decent Work & Economic Growth
Youth Economic Forum – Bharat & World was initiated by Chetan Pania as a self-funded, informal youth platform to empower first-generation youth entrepreneurs through awareness, consultancy, and handholding on government policies and schemes.
SDG 4 · Quality Education
A formative phase of deep engagement across national and international MSME, startup, investment, and youth leadership platforms, laying YEF’s foundation in public policy, governance, and global entrepreneurship.
SDG 16 · Strong Institutions
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, YEF was formally incorporated as a Section 8 not-for-profit, marking its transition into a structured institution committed to youth-led economic development and inclusive nation-building.
SDG 17 · Partnerships for Goals
YEF secured its IP rights and key statutory recognitions, strengthening institutional identity, governance, and credibility as a trusted youth economic organization.
Viksit Bharat 2047 · Youth-led Growth
High-impact entrepreneurship conclaves, policy dialogues, and capacity-building programs positioned YEF as a catalytic bridge between young entrepreneurs and key stakeholders, delivering holistic knowledge and guidance to startups and MSMEs for sustainable growth.
SDGs · Viksit Bharat 2047
Aligned with the SDGs and Viksit Bharat 2047, YEF continues to advance youth-led economic leadership by supporting startups and MSMEs through policy awareness, institutional handholding, and ecosystem-driven capacity building
SDG 8 · Decent Work & Economic Growth
Youth Economic Forum – Bharat & World was initiated by Chetan Pania as a self-funded, informal youth platform to empower first-generation youth entrepreneurs through awareness, consultancy, and handholding on government policies and schemes.
SDG 4 · Quality Education
A formative phase of deep engagement across national and international MSME, startup, investment, and youth leadership platforms, laying YEF’s foundation in public policy, governance, and global entrepreneurship.
SDG 16 · Strong Institutions
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, YEF was formally incorporated as a Section 8 not-for-profit, marking its transition into a structured institution committed to youth-led economic development and inclusive nation-building.
SDG 17 · Partnerships for Goals
YEF secured its IP rights and key statutory recognitions, strengthening institutional identity, governance, and credibility as a trusted youth economic organization.
Viksit Bharat 2047 · Youth-led Growth
High-impact entrepreneurship conclaves, policy dialogues, and capacity-building programs positioned YEF as a catalytic bridge between young entrepreneurs and key stakeholders, delivering holistic knowledge and guidance to startups and MSMEs for sustainable growth.
SDGs · Viksit Bharat 2047
Aligned with the SDGs and Viksit Bharat 2047, YEF continues to advance youth-led economic leadership by supporting startups and MSMEs through policy awareness, institutional handholding, and ecosystem-driven capacity building
Youth Growth Pillars
Empowering the next generation through skills, mentorship, entrepreneurship, innovation, and social responsibility shaping youth into confident leaders and change makers.
Skill Development
Equipping youth with modern, job-ready skills through training, workshops, and hands-on learning to strengthen their professional and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Entrepreneurship
Inspiring and supporting young innovators to launch, build, and scale sustainable ventures through resources, guidance, and financial opportunities.
Mentorship
Connecting aspiring individuals with industry experts who provide direction, real-world insights, and personal guidance to accelerate growth.
Economic Empowerment
Creating pathways for financial independence through funding access, employment support, and income-generating opportunities.
Social Responsibility
Encouraging youth to contribute to society by promoting ethical leadership, community engagement, and purpose-driven initiatives.
Innovation
Cultivating a culture where creativity, new ideas, and problem-solving are celebrated to drive progress and meaningful change.
Advocacy
Raising youth voices in policy discussions and decision-making processes to ensure their needs, ideas, and contributions shape the future.
