Embarking on a mission to spread the message of the G20 Summit
and aligning with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of janbhagidari and inclusive growth,
a groundbreaking train journey led by entrepreneurs which commenced its 8000 km voyage across
India on October 28 from Mumbai , reached Bengaluru . 450 participants, including 70 from the
G20 nations will be part of the entrepreneurship train journey. The 14-day rail yatra, organized in
collaboration with Jagriti Sewa Sansthan, Startup 20, and G20, aims to foster global
entrepreneurship and inclusivity was a part of a wonderful G20 Start Up event at the Indian Institute
of Science Bengaluru.
At the Start Up Mela at J N Tata Auditorium in Bengaluru Yatris interacted with over 150
entrepreneurs in the startup arena.
Shashank Mani, Founder Jqgriti Yatra said, “ The Yatra and Yatris are a reflection of the
Modern India as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are the New India which is
waiting to show its true potential . These Yatris from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities will will get a
first hand experience of opportunities that India provides to its Youth”
Through the Yatra, participants will gain exposure to the international start up ecosystem, acquiring
insights into inclusive practices and global networking. The focus will be on inclusive enterprise
and women led development with other themes from the Delhi declaration. The journey will also
focus on India’s capabilities in space, digital and sustainable growth through LIFE.
Shashank Mani Founder Jagriti Yatra and Jagriti Enterprise Center – Purvanchal
Founder Jagriti Yatra and Jagriti Enterprise Center – Purvanchal
The Yatra is supported by State Bank of India, the leading financial institution of the Country, that
believes in transforming the country through entrepreneurship promotion.
Mr. Dinesh Khara, Chairman, SBI said, “We are happy to collaborate with the Jagriti G20 Startup20
Yatra, as it resonates deeply with SBI’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the country and
participating in Women-led developmental initiatives. This initiative mirrors our focus on creating a
diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, driving economic growth and social progress.”
“It gives me immense pleasure to announce the commencement of the Jagriti G20 Startup 20 Yatra
from the vibrant city of Mumbai. This 14-day journey will be a testament to the spirit of inclusive
enterprise as we showcase the best of India’s entrepreneurial landscape in the 16th edition of the
Jagriti Yatra.
As we embark on this unique and transformative odyssey, we are proud to carry the key messages of
the G20 Delhi Declaration.”- said Shashank Mani, Founder Jagriti Yatra and Jagriti Enterprise
Center – Purvanchal,”
The mission of the Jagriti G20 Startup 20 Yatra is to take the Delhi Declaration across the nation
before passing on the baton to Brazil, which will be assuming the G20 Presidency at the end of
November. The Yatra will promote the 5 pillars of the Delhi Declaration which include Inclusive
Growth, Green Development, Technological Transformation and Digital Public Infrastructure,
Women Empowerment and Culture as a transformative driver.
These key tenets of the Delhi Declaration will be amplified through 7 mega events as part of
the Jagriti G20 Startup G20 Yatra. Next events are are planned in Mumbai, Varanasi,
Deoria, Delhi (two events) and Gandhinagar with senior leaders gracing these events.
Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann, CMD, SIDBI said “This Yatra is being supported by SIDBI as a
‘Green Partner’, being the Development Financial Institution (DFI) of the country serving the MSME
Sector, which believes in transforming the Nation through entrepreneurship and amplifying
sustainability. SIDBI has prioritized digitization and greening the enterprise ecosystem. By supporting
this train journey, SIDBI intends to promote “Green Culture” and “Sustainability” among Youths and
Startups including G20 participants”. In order to seed green innovation ideas among Green Yatra
participants, we have instituted a Green competition. We look forward to scalable, and sustainable
green ideas / solutions which would be supported with seed money”
At the conclusion of the Yatra, the baton will be passed on to Brazil by taking water from the rivers of
India, and the Ganga to Brazil. Brazil is planning an Amazon Yatra as part of the Startup 20 efforts in
the country, along the lines of the Jagriti Yatra
About Jagriti Yatra
A 15-year-old initiative, Jagriti Yatra is leading a unique movement of Building India Through
Enterprise focused on Middle India (Tier 2/3 India). A non-profit initiative, Jagriti Yatra is a 14-day,
8000-km entrepreneurship train journey to inspire youth to become entrepreneurs. It has been
running since 2008, impacting 7500+ youth from India and 23 countries globally. It focuses on Tier 2
and Tier 3 districts of India, (what is termed Middle India), and it is also creating an enterprise
ecosystem in Eastern UP.
Refined over years, Jagriti Yatra is an innovation that been running for 15 years and has been
replicated successfully in four other countries. These include Ticket for Change in France, Millennials
Train Project in the United States and Driver for Changes in the United Kingdom.
Designed in an experiential format, Jagriti Yatra will give you unique insights into understanding
Inclusive Entrepreneurship by immersing yourself in India of small towns and villages in company of 450
