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Jagriti Yatra 2024 is all set to embark upon an incomparable 15-day journey with 500 handpicked young changemakers from across the country. The 15-day, 8,000-kilometer expedition by train across India commenced from Mumbai on November 16th. The information regarding the launch of Jagriti Yatra 2024 was shared by Mr. Ashutosh Kumar, CEO, Jagriti Yatra & COO Chinmay, during a press conference held at Yashwant Rao Chavan Auditorium here today.
Giving information about the Jagriti Yatra 2024, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar said that the unique 15-day train journey is poised to inspire and empower young leaders to become catalysts of social and economic transformation across India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Starting from Mumbai on November 16th, this year's Yatra will take 500 passionate young participants on an 8,000-kilometer journey through 12 cities. More than 50% of them are successful entrepreneurs who are potential role models to the rest.
This event will offer the media a chance to meet and interact with some of India’s most impactful entrepreneurs and change-makers from corners of our country. As the largest movement of its kind, the Yatra serves as a living incubator for entrepreneurship, empowering youth from diverse backgrounds to discover real-world solutions to some of India’s most pressing challenges.
“This annual odyssey, organized by Jagriti Sewa Sansthan, serves as a mobile incubator, taking participants through the heart of Middle India, where the most captivating stories of resilience and innovation await,” added Mr. Ashutosh Kumar.
Now in its 17th year, Jagriti Yatra, supported by SBI brings together passionate young leaders from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to understand and address the realities of India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Over the course of 12 dynamic stops, including Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Chennai, the participants, known as “Yatris” will meet grassroots innovators and social entrepreneurs already redefining India’s future.
The journey will provide a rare platform for the country’s top media outlets to capture impactful stories of transformation as young leaders connect with local heroes and explore India’s untold stories of ingenuity. Exclusive Press Access: A Front-Row Seat to Real-World Changemaking The Yatra provides journalists with exclusive access to workshops, panel discussions, and community interactions with leaders who are transforming sectors like agriculture, healthcare, energy, and education. These stops reveal stories of unsung heroes who embody India’s spirit of growth and resilience, bringing to life the challenges, triumphs, and camaraderie that define Jagriti Yatra.