New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Highlighting the role of youth in nation-building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is witnessing strong growth in the Orange Economy driven by culture, content and creativity.

Speaking at the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, he said the innovation, energy and purpose of young Indians will shape the country's future strength and global standing.

Reform-Driven Governance

Citing the startup ecosystem as a key example, the Prime Minister said India had fewer than 500 registered startups before 2014 due to lack of focus and excessive government control.

Initiatives such as Startup India, Digital India, Ease of Doing Business, and tax and compliance simplification empowered y...